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Insight - Upper-intermediate
preface
[noun]
an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims
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quirky
[adjective]
characterized by peculiar or unconventional traits, often in an endearing or charming way
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to transcend
[verb]
to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding
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ruthless
[adjective]
showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals
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challenging
[adjective]
requiring significant effort, skill, or determination to overcome or accomplish successfully
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satisfying
[adjective]
fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment
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revenge
[noun]
the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way
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pinnacle
[noun]
a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful
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structure
[noun]
anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.
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cover
[noun]
the protective outer page of a magazine or book
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bibliography
[noun]
a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work
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content
[noun]
all the things that are held, included, or contained in something else
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page
[noun]
one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.
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glossary
[noun]
a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one
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dust jacket
[noun]
a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book
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hardback
[noun]
a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.
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index
[noun]
an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book
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to imprint
[verb]
to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact
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paperback
[noun]
a book with a cover that is made of thick paper
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spine
[noun]
the edge of a book that binds all the pages together, usually with the title and the publisher's name appearing on its cover
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title page
[noun]
the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it
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protagonist
[noun]
the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.
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chilling
[adjective]
causing an intense feeling of fear or unease
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to abuse
[verb]
to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly
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