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Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 4 - 4D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4D in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "aspiration", "dreary", "inanimate", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
morality
morality
[noun]

principles or standards concerning what is considered right and wrong behavior

Ex: Different societies may develop different ideas of morality. 
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compassion

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

Ex: Her compassion for stray animals led her to volunteer at the local animal shelter every weekend. 
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creativity

the ability to use imagination in order to bring something new into existence

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honesty
honesty
[noun]

the quality of behaving or talking in a way that is truthful and free of deception

Ex: Honesty is the foundation of any strong relationship. 
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courage
courage
[noun]

the ability to face danger, difficulty, or fear without giving up

Ex: It took courage for Emma to speak publicly about her experience. 
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self-discipline

the ability to control one's behavior and actions in order to achieve a goal or complete a task

Ex: Waking up at 5 AM daily for workouts requires strong self-discipline. 
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determination

the quality of continuing to work toward a goal despite difficulties

Ex: Emma showed great determination to finish the course. 
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patience
patience
[noun]

the ability to accept or tolerate difficult or annoying situations without complaining or becoming angry

Ex: She demonstrated great patience by waiting calmly in the long line. 
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vision
vision
[noun]

the ability to see things through the eyes

Ex: His vision was impaired due to a genetic condition that affected his eyesight. 
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aspiration

something that a person strongly hopes or aims to achieve

Ex: Emily's greatest aspiration is to become a successful architect. 
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windswept
windswept
[Adjective]

describing an appearance that has been affected by the wind, often implying a slightly disheveled yet attractive look

Ex: She arrived with a windswept look after walking along the beach. 
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stormy
stormy
[Adjective]

having strong winds, rain, or severe weather conditions

Ex: The stormy skies darkened as the approaching thunderclouds rolled in. 
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ambitious
ambitious
[Adjective]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

Ex: Always the ambitious student, she dreamed of attending a top university and then establishing her own global enterprise. 
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horror
horror
[noun]

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust

Ex: Emma watched in horror as the car slid toward the edge of the road. 
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dreary
dreary
[Adjective]

having a dull or uninteresting quality

Ex: The weather was dreary, with constant rain and gray skies that made the day feel endless. 
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horrid
horrid
[Adjective]

very unpleasant or of very poor quality

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miserable
miserable
[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

Ex: She felt miserable after failing the exam. 
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inanimate
inanimate
[Adjective]

(of nouns or pronouns) representing non-living objects, things, or entities

Ex: In the sentence 'The flowers bloomed beautifully,' 'flowers' is an inanimate noun. 
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shrivelled
shrivelled
[Adjective]

having become dry, wrinkled, and smaller in size, often due to a loss of moisture or aging

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artery
artery
[noun]

any blood vessel, carrying the blood to different organs of body from the heart

Ex: Atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries, can restrict blood flow and lead to serious health issues like heart attacks and strokes. 
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thigh
thigh
[noun]

the upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Ex: Emma felt a sharp pain in her left thigh after running. 
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bone
bone
[noun]

any of the hard pieces making up the skeleton in humans and some animals

Ex: She twisted her ankle and felt a shooting pain in the bone. 
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brain
brain
[noun]

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

Ex: He suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident. 
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heart
heart
[noun]

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

Ex: He couldn't hide the happiness in his heart when he saw his loved ones after a long time. 
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liver
liver
[noun]

a large organ in the abdomen that performs many metabolic functions, including processing nutrients, producing bile, and removing harmful substances from the blood

Ex: The liver helps remove harmful substances from the blood. 
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lung
lung
[noun]

either of the two organs in the chest that allow people and many animals to breathe

Ex: Emma took a deep breath and filled her lungs with fresh air. 
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rib
rib
[noun]

each of the curved bones surrounding the chest to protect the organs inside

Ex: The doctor examined the patient's ribs after the fall to check for any fractures. 
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skin
skin
[noun]

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

Ex: He applied lotion to keep his skin moisturized during the winter. 
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skull
skull
[noun]

the bony structure of the head that surrounds and protects the brain

Ex: The helmet protected his skull during the fall. 
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spine
spine
[noun]

the column of connected bones running down the back that supports the body and protects the spinal cord

Ex: Emily injured her spine in a skiing accident. 
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stomach
stomach
[noun]

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

Ex: He felt a sense of relief when the doctor assured him that his stomach issue was temporary. 
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vein
vein
[noun]

a blood vessel that carries blood from the body toward the heart

Ex: The nurse found a vein in Emily's arm before drawing blood. 
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