Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 7 - 7C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7C in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "juvenile", "generation", "infantile", etc.

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adolescent

[noun]

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

Ex: Adolescents often experience strong emotions as they grow .

independent

[Adjective]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .

wise

[Adjective]

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

Ex: Heeding the warnings of wise elders can help avoid potential pitfalls and regrets in life .

juvenile

[Adjective]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

Ex: The juvenile court system focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment for underage offenders.

long in the tooth

[phrase]

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house is long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm.

youthful

[Adjective]

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

Ex: The model 's youthful features and slender figure made her a favorite in the fashion industry .

elderly

[Adjective]

advanced in age

Ex: The elderly gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye .

infantile

[Adjective]

childish in behavior, attitude, or thinking

dynamic

[Adjective]

having a lot of energy

Ex: The dynamic atmosphere at the concert energized the crowd , creating an unforgettable experience .

supportive

[Adjective]

giving encouragement or providing help

Ex: The therapy dog provided supportive companionship to patients in the hospital , offering comfort and emotional support .

experienced

[Adjective]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

Ex: The experienced traveler knows how to navigate foreign countries and cultures with ease .

self-reliant

[Adjective]

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

Ex: The self-reliant entrepreneur built her business from the ground up , relying on her own skills and determination to succeed .

vulnerable

[Adjective]

easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

Ex: The stray dog , injured and alone , appeared vulnerable on the streets .

childish

[Adjective]

behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child

Ex: The childish prank of hiding someone 's belongings may seem harmless , but it can cause frustration and inconvenience .

set in one's ways

[phrase]

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

Ex: Despite the feedback from colleagues, he remains set in his ways and refuses to consider alternative viewpoints.

foolish

[Adjective]

displaying poor judgment or a lack of caution

Ex: The foolish choice to walk alone at night put him in danger .

mature

[Adjective]

fully-grown and physically developed

Ex: Her mature physique was graceful and poised , a result of years spent practicing ballet and yoga .

generation

[noun]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

Ex: Cultural changes often occur as one generation passes on traditions and values to the next .

to get up to

[Verb]

to be involved in an activity, often something surprising or unpleasant

Ex: She got up to a lot of fun while traveling abroad.

to get away with

[Verb]

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he did n’t get away with it because the teacher caught him .

to go on (and on) about somebody or something

[phrase]

to keep talking about a certain subject in length, particularly in a way that bores others

Ex: The teacher went on and on about the importance of punctuality.

to leave somebody or something alone

[phrase]

to not interfere with or bother someone or something, and to allow them to be as they are

Ex: The teacher went on and on about the importance of punctuality.

to give in

[Verb]

to surrender to someone's demands, wishes, or desires, often after a period of resistance

Ex: Despite his determination to stick to his diet , Mark gave in to his friends and indulged in a slice of pizza .

out of touch

[phrase]

not having recent information regarding a certain thing, particularly an event

Ex: The politician's remarks demonstrate that he is out of touch with the needs and struggles of everyday people.

to stand on one's own (two) feet

[phrase]

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

Ex: The company must stand on its own feet without external funding.

to live off

[Verb]

to financially survive by depending on someone or something else

Ex: He lives off the royalties from his successful book series .

over the hill

[phrase]

considered old and no longer at one's best

Ex: Despite feeling over the hill, she completed the marathon with determination.

Insight - Upper-intermediate

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