Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 3 - 3D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3D in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "documented", "broad-minded", "breathtaking", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
wide-ranging [adjective]

including or addressing a variety of topics, issues, or subjects

Ex: The book offers a wide-ranging exploration of world history , spanning several centuries .
handmade [adjective]

made by hand or with the use of hand tools, rather than by machine or mass production methods

Ex: They gifted him a handmade card for his birthday .
broad-minded [adjective]

able to consider and accept a wide range of opinions and beliefs

Ex: His broad-minded attitude makes him a great mediator in disputes .
documented [adjective]

recorded or put in writing in order to be referenced or referred to at a later time

Ex: Her documented experiences were valuable for the research project .
well-known [adjective]

widely recognized or acknowledged

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is a well-known landmark in Paris .
self-defeating [adjective]

preventing one’s own success by worsening or increasing one’s problems instead of overcoming them

never-ending [adjective]

continuing indefinitely without stopping or reaching a conclusion

Ex: The children ’s endless energy made it seem like the day would be never-ending .
breathtaking [adjective]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

Ex:
museum [noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: I visited the museum to learn about ancient civilizations .
coin [noun]

a piece of metal, typically round and flat, used as money, issued by governments

Ex: Each country has its own unique designs on their coins , reflecting its culture and history .
helmet [noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The firefighter ’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris .
jewel [noun]

a precious or semi-precious piece of stone cut and polished to make items of jewelry

mask [noun]

a covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance

Ex: Actors donned masks for the traditional play .
mummy [noun]

a preserved human or animal body, typically in Egypt, which was dried and wrapped in cloth

Ex: The mummy was carefully wrapped in linen to preserve it .
pottery [noun]

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

Ex: The gallery showcased a collection of contemporary sculptures crafted by emerging artists from around the world .
statue [noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The artist spent months sculpting the intricate details of the marble statue , bringing his vision to life .
tablet [noun]

a flat, rectangular object made of stone or wood that is used for inscriptions or writing purposes

Ex: The tablet in the museum displayed a historical message .
tool [noun]

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

Ex: The chef 's most important tool in the kitchen is a sharp knife .
vase [noun]

a container used as a decoration or used for putting cut flowers in

Ex: The ceramic vase , hand-painted with intricate designs , added a touch of artistry to the room .
weapon [noun]

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

Ex: The detective found the murder weapon hidden under the bed .