Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 6 - 6A

a list of things that need to be considered, solved, or done

to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

to find someone or something, often by following a series of clues or evidence

a place or thing from which something originates or begins

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

a quality that renders a thing or person as trustworthy or believable

(of a video, picture, piece of news, etc.) shared quickly on social media among a lot of Internet users

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

equipped with weapons or firearms

to move quickly and with urgency, often in a disorderly manner

to dig into the ground, turning, loosening, or removing soil

dishonestly arranged or manipulated to produce a desired outcome

an attempt to conceal something, often an illegal or unethical action or situation

the fact of being responsible for what someone does and being able to explain the reasons

able to be physically harmed or wounded

experiencing great shock or sadness

a guessing game that involves at least two players in which participants ask a question that has a surprising or clever answer

a precious or semi-precious piece of stone cut and polished to make items of jewelry

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

(law) a formal statement made by someone confirming or denying their accusation

a determined effort or proposal to achieve a goal, win something, or gain favor

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

to make a sincere promise to do or not to do something particular

to lessen the intensity of something or keep it under control, often through restraint or inhibition

to try to complete or do something difficult

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

something that is hard to explain or understand, often involving a puzzling event or situation with an unknown explanation

an assurance or declaration indicating the possible success or occurrence of something in the future

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

to ask for something politely or formally

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.