Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 6 - 6E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6E in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "undeniably", "in all honesty", "hypothetically", etc.

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undeniably

[Adverb]

in a way that is definite and cannot be rejected or questioned

Ex: The support from the community was undeniably overwhelming .

probably

[Adverb]

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

Ex: He is probably going to join us for dinner tonight .

in all honesty

[Adverb]

used to emphasize that the speaker is being sincere and truthful in their statement

Ex: In all honesty, I 'm worried about the direction the company is heading in — it seems like we 're losing focus .

undoubtedly

[Adverb]

used to say that there is no doubt something is true or is the case

Ex: The team 's victory was undoubtedly due to their hard work and excellent strategy .

hypothetically

[Adverb]

used to discuss something based on assumptions, rather than proven facts or reality

Ex: Hypothetically, if you were the president , how would you address the current economic situation ?

in reality

[Adverb]

used to contrast with appearances or assumptions, emphasizing the actual state of affairs or the way things truly are

Ex: The politician promised change , but in reality, little progress has been made .

distressingly

[Adverb]

in a manner that causes emotional pain, worry, or sadness

Ex: She was distressingly unaware of the danger she was in .

presumably

[Adverb]

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

Ex: The project deadline was extended , presumably to allow more time for thorough research and development .

admittedly

[Adverb]

in a way that shows acknowledgment of an unfavorable fact or situation

Ex: The plan , admittedly, may have some challenges , but we are prepared to address them .

worryingly

[Adverb]

in a manner that causes concern or unease

Ex: The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were worryingly foreboding of an approaching storm .

frankly

[Adverb]

used when expressing an honest opinion, even though that might upset someone

Ex: Frankly, the product 's quality does not meet our expectations .

theoretically

[Adverb]

in accordance with ideas, theories, or principles rather than experiments or practical actions

Ex: The model was developed theoretically, with predictions based on mathematical principles .

as a matter of fact

[phrase]

used to introduce a statement that presents a truth or reality, often to clarify or emphasize something

Ex: You may believe it 's a rumor , as a matter of fact, the company has officially announced the merger

obviously

[Adverb]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

Ex: The cake was half-eaten , so obviously, someone had already enjoyed a slice .

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Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 6 - 6E