Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 5 - 5D

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

having distinctive or peculiar habits, behaviors, or features that are unusual but often appealing

to go or be beyond the material or physical aspects of existence, indicating a superior existence or understanding

showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

the act of seeking punishment against someone who has wronged or hurt one in some way

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

the protective outer page of a magazine or book

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

an alphabetical listing of topics, names, or terms with references to their locations, typically in a book or document

to make a lasting mark on a surface or material through pressure or contact

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

the outer edge or binding of a book that encloses the inner pages and faces outward when shelved

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

causing an intense feeling of fear or unease

to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly