Insight - Upper-intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 7

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 7 in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "brush off", "adolescent", "self-reliant", etc.

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would

[Verb]

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

Ex: Would you like some help with your presentation before the meeting?

to brush off

[Verb]

to casually ignore something or someone

Ex: The professor brushed off the student's question during the lecture.

to call off

[Verb]

to cancel what has been planned

Ex: We might need to call off the picnic if it keeps raining.

to cut off

[Verb]

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends

Ex: Before assembling the model, he used a hobby knife to cut off the excess plastic from the parts.

to ease off

[Verb]

to become less severe, intense, or harsh

Ex: As the storm moved away, the winds began to ease off, and the rain subsided.

to fight off

[Verb]

to resist or overcome a temptation, impulse, attack, etc.

Ex: Despite the tempting offer, she managed to fight off the urge to indulge in unhealthy snacks.

to make off

[Verb]

to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something

Ex: The thief made off after robbing the bank.

to warn off

[Verb]

‌to try to talk someone out of something or to advise against it

dependent

[Adjective]

unable to survive, succeed, or stay healthy without someone or something

Ex: The success of the project was highly dependent on the team's ability to collaborate effectively.

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: I'm getting a bit long in the tooth to climb mountains.

self-reliant

[Adjective]

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

Ex: Growing up in a rural area, she learned to be self-reliant from a young age, able to handle any task that came her way.

elderly

[Adjective]

advanced in age

Ex: The elderly couple enjoyed taking leisurely walks together in the park.

supportive

[Adjective]

giving encouragement or providing help

Ex: Her family was incredibly supportive during her recovery from surgery, providing assistance and encouragement every step of the way.

dynamic

[Adjective]

having a lot of energy

Ex: With his dynamic personality, he brings enthusiasm and energy to every situation.

foolish

[Adjective]

displaying poor judgment or a lack of caution

Ex: It was a foolish gamble to invest all his money in one stock.

wise

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Grandparents are often considered wise because of their life experiences and wisdom.

independent

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's an independent woman, capable of making her own decisions and taking care of herself.

set in one's ways

[phrase]

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

Ex: My grandfather is set in his ways and refuses to use a smartphone.

adolescent

[noun]

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

Ex: The adolescent struggled to fit in with their peers.

childish

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Instead of resolving their issues maturely, they resorted to childish name-calling and insults.

juvenile

[noun]

a young person who has not reached adulthood yet

Ex: The juvenile was sent to a rehabilitation center after being convicted of vandalism.

experienced

[Adjective]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

Ex: She is an experienced teacher with over twenty years of classroom experience.

infantile

[Adjective]

childish in behavior, attitude, or thinking

mature

[Adjective]

fully-grown and physically developed

Ex: Despite her young age, she possessed a mature appearance, with features that belied her years.

youthful

[Adjective]

having the characteristics that are typical of young people

Ex: Despite her age, she had a youthful appearance, with smooth skin and a radiant smile.

Insight - Upper-intermediate
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

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