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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engineer [noun]

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

Ex: The engineer designs cars and improves their performance .

to cause [verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Are you trying to cause a misunderstanding with your words ?

burden [noun]

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

Ex: The responsibility of managing a large team became too much of a burden for him .

obese [adjective]

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

Ex: The study focused on the dietary habits of obese individuals .

to screen [verb]

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

Ex: The public health department screened individuals at the airport for signs of illness .

mind [noun]

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

Ex: His sharp mind allowed him to excel in academic pursuits .

to shift [verb]

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

Ex: After attending the seminar , she shifted her perspective on the benefits of incorporating technology into educational practices .

obesity [noun]

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

Ex: Obesity increases the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes , heart disease , and certain types of cancer .

bald [adjective]

having little or no hair on the head

Ex: The bald man wore a hat to protect his head from the sun .

baldness [noun]

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

Ex: Treatments for baldness include medications and hair transplants .

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 veteran is honored for their service and sacrifice .

disability [noun]

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

Ex: She overcame her disability to become a successful artist .

depressed [adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: The loss of her job left her feeling depressed and uncertain about the future .

depression [noun]

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

Ex: Many people experience depression during major life changes .

aggressive [adjective]

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

Ex: She felt intimidated by his aggressive behavior during arguments .

aggression [noun]

hatred and anger that could lead to violent or threatening behavior

deaf [adjective]

partly or completely unable to hear

Ex: The deaf community advocates for greater accessibility and inclusion in society .

deafness [noun]

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

Ex: Deafness does not stop people from leading successful lives .

short-sighted [adjective]

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

shortsightedness [noun]

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

Ex: The government 's shortsightedness on environmental policies became evident .

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: Caffeine is an addictive stimulant , which is why many people rely on coffee to start their day .

addiction [noun]

a strong desire to do or have something

Ex: The athlete 's addiction to training sometimes left him with little time for anything else .

imperfect [adjective]

having faults, flaws, or shortcomings

Ex: The diamond was stunning but imperfect , with a small inclusion near the edge .

imperfection [noun]

a state of having flaws or mistakes, which make something or someone less than ideal

to [slip] {one's} (mind|memory) [phrase]

to be forgotten or disregarded

Ex: Her name slipped my memory for a moment , but then it came to me .

to [cross] {one's} mind [phrase]

to come into one's thoughts or mind momentarily

Ex: It never crossed my mind that I would meet my old friend at the event .

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 committee members were of two minds regarding the proposed policy change , with some supporting it while others raised concerns .

to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth} [phrase]

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: After a long day at work , she decided to take a bubble bath to get her mind off the stress and unwind .

to [keep] {sth} in mind [phrase]

to remember or consider a particular piece of information or advice

Ex: Keeping the budget in mind , we should be mindful of our spending .

to [make] up {one's} mind [phrase]

to come to a final decision or conclusion after considering different options or possibilities

Ex:

to [change] {one's} mind [phrase]

to change one's opinion or decision regarding something

Ex: If you change your mind about coming tonight , just give me a call .

to [give] {sb} a piece of {one's} mind [phrase]

to let someone know that their bad behavior made one annoyed or angry

Ex: Frustrated with the constant noise from the neighbors , Mark decided it was time to give them a piece of his mind about respecting shared living spaces .

out of {one's} mind [phrase]

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: He was out of his mind with confusion after losing his way in the city .

on {one's} [mind] [phrase]

with one's thoughts or concerns centered on a particular subject or issue

Ex: The health scare has been weighing heavily on his mind , causing sleepless nights .

Insight - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D	Unit 1 - 1E
Vocabulary Insight 1	Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D
Unit 2 - 2E	Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 3 - 3D	Vocabulary Insight 3	Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4C
Unit 4 - 4D	Unit 4 - 4E	Vocabulary Insight 4	Unit 5 - 5A
Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5D	Unit 5 - 5E	Vocabulary Insight 5
Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6D	Unit 6 - 6E
Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C	Vocabulary Insight 7
Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8D	Vocabulary Insight 8
Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 9 - 9E
Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 10 - 10D
Unit 10 - 10E	Vocabulary Insight 10