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Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "agonizing", "emission", "conserve", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
painful
[Adjective]

causing physical pain in someone

Ex: painful shoulder prevented her from lifting anything heavy .
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agonizing
[Adjective]

causing a lot of difficulty, pain, distress, or discomfort

Ex: The longagonizing hours of labor were finally over .
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impressive
[Adjective]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

Ex: The team made impressive comeback in the final minutes of the game .
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awe-inspiring
[Adjective]

evoking a feeling of great respect, admiration, and sometimes fear, due to their impressive or majestic nature

Ex: He became silent , overwhelmed by awe-inspiring beauty of the night sky .
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upsetting
[Adjective]

causing sadness, anger, or concern

Ex: The movie 's ending was upsetting.
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distressing
[Adjective]

causing feelings of discomfort, sadness, or anxiety

Ex: The loud noises and chaotic environment in the city center were distressing for those seeking peace and quiet.
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destroyed
[Adjective]

completely ruined or severely damaged beyond repair or use

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critical
[Adjective]

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

Ex: The article critical of the government 's handling of the crisis .
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outlawed
[Adjective]

prohibited by law or made illegal

Ex: The possession of firearms without a permit is outlawed in this state .
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slaughter
[noun]

the killing of animals for food, often done on a large scale in industrial settings

Ex: He worked at a slaughterhouse for several years before changing careers.
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countless
[Adjective]

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

Ex: She has countless contributions to the community over the years .
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monstrous
[Adjective]

exceptionally large in size

Ex: monstrous stadium could hold over 100,000 spectators , making it one of the largest in the world .
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wiped-out
[Adjective]

completely destroyed or eliminated

Ex: wiped-out population struggled to recover after the epidemic .
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cold-blooded
[Adjective]

showing no emotion or sympathy

Ex: cold-blooded attitude during the negotiation was both intimidating and effective .
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empathy
[noun]

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

Ex: In tough situationsempathy can help resolve conflicts peacefully .
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to find oneself in a better condition or situation

Ex: He felt he be better off saving money rather than spending it on unnecessary items .
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to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

Ex: They based their decision on the market research findings.
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to rise
[Verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

Ex: As the tide was rising, the boat started to float.
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result
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something that is caused by something else

Ex: The company 's restructuring efforts led to positive results.
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to be determined or affected by something else

Ex: The success of a healthy depends on a balanced diet , regular exercise , and sufficient sleep .
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a substance or material used in making a dish, product, or mixture

Ex: They bought all the ingredients from the market .
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to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

Ex: The abusive threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship .
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to attack
[Verb]

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

Ex: He attacked by a group of thieves and left with bruises .
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fraction
[noun]

a part of a whole number, such as ½

Ex: fractions is important in elementary math .
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to cause someone to worry

Ex: The behavior of their teenage concerned the parents , who were worried about her well-being .
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environmental
[Adjective]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

Ex: Environmental awareness campaigns raise public consciousness about issues like climate change and wildlife conservation .
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to ban
[Verb]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

Ex: The international community came together ban the trade of ivory .
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to cause
[Verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Smoking is known cause various health problems .
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to keep something from change or harm

Ex: The city implemented measures conserve its green spaces .
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to make something stay in the same state or condition

Ex: Right now , the technician is maintaining the equipment to avoid breakdowns .
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to use something in an excessive manner that can result in depletion or damage of the resource being used

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to not let someone do something

Ex: Right now , the police are taking action prevent the protest from escalating .
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to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients reduce the calorie content of the dish .
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to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

Ex: The abusive threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship .
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to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: Troops have been sent protect aid workers against attack .
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imbalance
[noun]

lack of equal distribution between two or more things, often resulting in an unfair situation

Ex: imbalance of power within the organization led to conflicts among employees .
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nature
[noun]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

Ex: The changing seasons offer a variety of experiences and beauty nature.
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harmful
[Adjective]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

Ex: Air pollution from vehicles and factories can harmful to the environment .
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impact
[noun]

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

Ex: Environmentalists are concerned about impact of pollution on marine life .
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resource
[noun]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

Ex: Exploitation of resources has led to overfishing in some regions .
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ecosystem
[noun]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

Ex: Climate change poses a major threat to many ecosystems.
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species
[noun]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

Ex: The monarch butterfly is species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .
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carbon
[noun]

a nonmetal element that can be found in all organic compounds and living things

Ex: Activated carbon is widely used in filtration systems to remove impurities.
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emission
[noun]

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

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a type of waste that contains harmful chemicals that can cause serious health and environmental problems if not properly handled and disposed of

Ex: The community protested against the construction of toxic waste disposal facility nearby .
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habitat
[noun]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the habitat of the desert .
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