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Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 4 - 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "burden", "of two minds", "aggression", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
engineer
[noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: The engineer oversees the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges .
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to cause
[Verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Smoking is known to cause various health problems .
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burden
[noun]

a responsibility or task that causes hardship, stress, etc.

Ex: The environmental impact of industrial pollution is a burden that future generations will have to bear .
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obese
[Adjective]

extremely overweight, with excess body fat that significantly increases health risks

Ex: Obese children are at a higher risk of developing chronic diseases later in life .
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to screen
[Verb]

to examine and test a person in order to check if they are sick or not

Ex: The pharmacist screened customers for symptoms of COVID-19 before allowing them to enter the pharmacy .
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mind
[noun]

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

Ex: Reading stimulates the mind and broadens one 's perspective .
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to shift
[Verb]

to change one's opinion, idea, attitude, or plan

Ex: The community leaders successfully persuaded residents to shift their attitudes towards embracing sustainable living practices .
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obesity
[noun]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits , regular physical activity , and community-wide initiatives .
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bald
[Adjective]

having little or no hair on the head

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .
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baldness
[noun]

the condition of having little or no hair on the head or body

Ex: He noticed the first signs of baldness in his late twenties .
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disabled
[Adjective]

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

Ex: The disabled worker excels in their job despite facing challenges related to their condition .
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a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

Ex: Disability should not prevent someone from achieving their goals .
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depressed
[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: He became depressed during the long , dark winter .
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a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

Ex: He spoke openly about his struggles with depression, hoping to help others .
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aggressive
[Adjective]

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

Ex: He had a reputation for his aggressive playing style on the sports field .
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hatred and anger that could lead to violent or threatening behavior

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deaf
[Adjective]

partly or completely unable to hear

Ex: He learned to lip-read to better understand conversations as he grew increasingly deaf.
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deafness
[noun]

the state or condition of being totally or partially unable to hear

Ex: Early detection of deafness is essential for better outcomes .
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short-sighted
[Adjective]

not able to clearly see the objects that are not at a very close distance to one

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a tendency to focus on short-term goals or benefits while ignoring the potential long-term consequence

Ex: His shortsightedness prevented him from seeing the potential risks .
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addictive
[Adjective]

(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

Ex: Many find exercise addictive after experiencing the positive effects on their mood and energy .
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addiction
[noun]

a strong desire to do or have something

Ex: She developed an addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .
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imperfect
[Adjective]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

Ex: The painting was captivating but imperfect, with brushstrokes that were slightly uneven .
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a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

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to be forgotten or disregarded

Ex: The combination to the safe slipped his mind, leaving him unable to access the important documents inside .
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to come into one's thoughts or mind momentarily

Ex: It did n't cross his mind that he could win the competition until someone mentioned it .
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of two minds
[phrase]

in a state of uncertainty in which it becomes difficult for one to make a decision between two available options

Ex: The team of two minds about the proposed marketing strategy , with some members enthusiastic about its potential while others expressed reservations .
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to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.
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to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Before signing the contract, keep in mind the terms and conditions to avoid any future misunderstandings.
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to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

Ex: After trying different flavors , made up his mind and chose the chocolate chip ice cream as his favorite .
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to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: When I first met him I didn't like him
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to let someone know that their bad behavior made one annoyed or angry

Ex: In the heated argument, Tom's friend accused him of betraying their trust, prompting Tom to give his side of the story and a piece of his mind about misunderstanding the situation.
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used to refer to someone who is so stressed, angry, or confused that they are unable to behave normally or make any logical decisions

Ex: She out of her mind with frustration after dealing with the broken appliance .
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with one's thoughts or concerns centered on a particular subject or issue

Ex: Planning the wedding has on their minds for months ; it 's a major focus of their conversations .
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Insight - Upper-intermediate
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