Insight - Upper-intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 7

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

to casually ignore something or someone

to cancel what has been planned

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

to become less severe, intense, or harsh

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

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

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

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

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

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

advanced in age

giving encouragement or providing help

having a lot of energy

not thinking or behaving wisely

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

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

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

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

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

a young person who has not reached adulthood yet

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

childish in behavior, attitude, or thinking

fully-grown and physically developed

having the characteristics that are typical of young people