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: The film was focused on the challenges faced by an adolescent .

independent [adjective]

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

Ex: He 's known for his independent spirit , preferring to work alone rather than in a team .

wise [adjective]

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

Ex: Wise mentors can provide valuable guidance to those seeking to learn and grow .

juvenile [adjective]

relating to young people who have not reached adulthood yet

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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: That software is long in the tooth and needs an update to stay competitive .

youthful [adjective]

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

Ex: The actress maintained a youthful glow , with bright eyes and a lively demeanor .

elderly [adjective]

advanced in age

Ex: The elderly residents of the nursing home appreciated visits from volunteers who provided companionship .

infantile [adjective]

childish in behavior, attitude, or thinking

dynamic [adjective]

having a lot of energy

Ex: Despite his age , he maintains a dynamic lifestyle , always seeking new adventures .

supportive [adjective]

giving encouragement or providing help

Ex: The manager was known for creating a supportive work environment where employees felt valued and empowered to succeed .

experienced [adjective]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

Ex: The experienced doctor accurately diagnosed the patient 's condition based on years of medical practice .

self-reliant [adjective]

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

Ex: The self-reliant explorer set out on a solo journey across the desert , well-prepared for any obstacles he might encounter .

vulnerable [adjective]

able to be physically harmed or wounded

Ex: The coastal town is vulnerable to hurricanes .

childish [adjective]

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

Ex: Making faces at the teacher behind her back was a childish way of expressing discontent with the lesson .

[set] in {one's} ways [phrase]

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

Ex: The company 's management team was criticized for being set in their ways and unwilling to adopt innovative strategies .

foolish [adjective]

displaying poor judgment or a lack of caution

Ex: His foolish attempt to fix the car without experience resulted in damage .

mature [adjective]

fully-grown and physically developed

Ex: Her mature figure was accentuated by the elegant dress she wore , highlighting her curves and sophistication .

generation [noun]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

Ex: Each generation faces unique challenges and opportunities shaped by the events of their time .

to get up to [verb]

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

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to get away with [verb]

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

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to [go] on (and on|) about {sb/sth} [phrase]

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

Ex: He tends to go on and on about his accomplishments , which can be tiring .

to [leave] {sb/sth} alone [phrase]

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

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to give in [verb]

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

Ex: They initially disagreed on the vacation destination , but he eventually gave in to her choice .

out of touch [phrase]

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

Ex: " The older generation sometimes feels out of touch with the interests and concerns of younger 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: She wants to stand on her own feet without relying on her family .

to live off [verb]

to financially survive by depending on someone or something else

Ex: Many students live off their parents ' support while attending university .

over the hill [phrase]

considered old and no longer at one's best

Ex: Do n't listen to them — you're not over the hill yet .

Insight - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D	Unit 1 - 1E
Vocabulary Insight 1	Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D
Unit 2 - 2E	Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 3 - 3D	Vocabulary Insight 3	Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4C
Unit 4 - 4D	Unit 4 - 4E	Vocabulary Insight 4	Unit 5 - 5A
Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5D	Unit 5 - 5E	Vocabulary Insight 5
Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6D	Unit 6 - 6E
Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C	Vocabulary Insight 7
Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8D	Vocabulary Insight 8
Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 9 - 9E
Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 10 - 10D
Unit 10 - 10E	Vocabulary Insight 10