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Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "cling", "urge on", "entrust", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate

to put on a piece of clothing hastily and without care

Ex: threw on his favorite shirt for the party .
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to cling
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to tightly hold on to someone or something

Ex: The wet puppy clung to its owner's lap for warmth and security.
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to push or drive something forward using physical force

Ex: The strong urged on the sails of the boat , helping it move faster .
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to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

Ex: She turned on the radio to listen to music.
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come on
[sentence]

used for encouraging someone to hurry

Ex: Come on!
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to remain alive

Ex: Many survivors of the disaster found ways live on despite the tremendous loss .
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to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

Ex: Using outdated equipment endanger the efficiency and safety of the operation .
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to give someone the responsibility of taking care of something important, such as a task, duty, or information

Ex: The executive is entrusting the implementation of the strategy to competent departments .
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to increase the size or quantity of something

Ex: The company plans enlarge its workforce next year .
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to give someone the power or authorization to do something particular

Ex: The empowered his team to make independent decisions .
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to enable
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to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

Ex: Current developments in technology enabling more sustainable practices .
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to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.

Ex: The high enclosed the courtyard , creating a private space .
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to ensure
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to make sure that something will happen

Ex: The ensured the safety of the passengers during the storm .
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to provide someone with support, hope, or confidence

Ex: The supportive community rallied together encourage the local artist , helping her believe in her talent and pursue a career in the arts .
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to give someone the legal right to have or do something particular

Ex: Owning property in the neighborhood entitles residents to certain community privileges .
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acronym
[noun]

a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase, pronounced as a single word

Ex: The company name was created as acronym from its founders ' initials .
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used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

Ex: Please send me the as soon as possible.
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I don't know
[interjection]

a common abbreviation used in texts or online conversations, which means one does not know something

Ex: She shrugged and said, IDK, when asked about the plan.
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an abbreviation that is used in texting to express one's personal opinion about a particular subject

Ex: In my humble opinion, teamwork leads to better results .
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laugh out loud
[interjection]

used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny

Ex: The LOLs echoed in the chatroom as users shared amusing anecdotes from their day.
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used in a text message, email, etc. to express one's doubt while giving an opinion

Ex: As far as I know, the meeting is still scheduled for tomorrow .
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be right back
[interjection]

used in online conversations indicating that one would be back after a short time

Ex: Hold onbe right back in a minute .
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used in written or spoken communication to indicate that the information being provided is intended to inform the recipient, but not necessarily requiring any action on their part

Ex: For your information, the train arrives at platform 5 .
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by the way
[Adverb]

used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation

Ex: By the way, have you had a chance to review the revised draft of the proposal ?
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FWIW
[noun]

used to introduce a piece of information or opinion that may not be very valuable or significant, but is offered anyway

Ex: For what it's worth, I believe you'll succeed.
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TIA
[noun]

used in informal settings such as text messages or emails to thank someone in advance for their help or assistance

Ex: Let me know if you have any questionsTIA.
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too much information
[interjection]

used in written or spoken conversations to indicate that someone has shared more personal or detailed information than is comfortable or necessary

Ex: That too much information , I could have lived without it .
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YOLO
[interjection]

an abbreviation commonly used in online conversations and social media posts to encourage living life to the fullest and taking risks

Ex: He skipped studying and went to the concert instead, saying YOLO.
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BFN
[noun]

commonly used in online messaging, texting, and email to mean the speaker will be away but intends to return later

Ex: Got ta runBFN until next time !
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GLHF
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commonly used in online gaming to wish other players well before a match, it may also be used in other online contexts to wish someone luck

Ex: The esports players GLHF before competing .
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let me know
[sentence]

used in online messaging, texting, and email to ask someone to inform them about something

Ex: LMK how it goes after the interview.
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NAGI
[noun]

used in used in informal written communication to politely reject a suggestion or proposal that is deemed unsuitable or unfeasible

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ROFL
[noun]

commonly used in online messaging and social media to indicate that something is extremely funny

Ex: That story was so funnyROFL all the way !
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TTYL
[interjection]

used in online messaging, texting, and email as a friendly way to indicate that the conversation is ending but the speakers will communicate again in the future

Ex: Gotta run, TTYL tomorrow!
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to accept a change or a new situation and be ready to continue with one's life and deal with new experiences, especially after a bad experience such as a breakup

Ex: Last year , he moved on from the job loss and started a new career .
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to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

Ex: The whole school gathered cheer on the chess club during the tournament .
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to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

Ex: switch on the heating system when winter begins .
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to choose to continue an ongoing activity

Ex: The teacher asked the students carry on with the experiment during the next class .
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to add on
[Verb]

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

Ex: The builder suggested add on a patio to the back of the house .
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to continue an action or state without interruption

Ex: I plan to keep on traveling and exploring new places.
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to put on a piece of clothing or footwear quickly and easily, often without fastening or tying it

Ex: slipped on his sandals before heading to the beach .
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to go on
[Verb]

to continue without stopping

Ex: She told him to go on with his studies and not let setbacks deter him.
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