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Insight - Upper-intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 8

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 8 in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "collapse", "slaughter", "distressing", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
to base on

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

Ex: The report is based on extensive research in the field. 
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to rise
to rise
[Verb]

to move from a lower to a higher position

Ex: The hot air balloon rose gracefully into the sky. 
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to result in

to cause something to occur

Ex: His reckless driving resulted in a serious accident. 
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imbalance
imbalance
[noun]

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

Ex: There is a significant imbalance in the distribution of wealth in many countries. 
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to lead
to lead
[Verb]

to be the cause of something

Ex: Lack of exercise can lead to weight gain. 
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to collapse

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

Ex: The old building collapsed after years of neglect and structural decay. 
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to depend on

to be determined or affected by something else

Ex: The success of a startup company can depend on securing funding, market demand, and effective marketing strategies. 
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awe-inspiring
awe-inspiring
[Adjective]

evoking a feeling of great respect, admiration, and sometimes fear

Ex: The awe-inspiring view from the mountaintop left us speechless. 
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banned
banned
[Adjective]

prohibited or not allowed by law, rule, or authority

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countless
countless
[Adjective]

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

Ex: The night sky was filled with countless stars. 
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distressing
distressing
[Adjective]

causing feelings of discomfort, sadness, or anxiety

Ex: The sudden change in the company's financial situation was distressing to the employees. 
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huge
huge
[Adjective]

very large in size

Ex: The huge skyscraper dominated the city skyline. 
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impressive
impressive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The impressive architecture of the cathedral left visitors in awe of its grandeur and craftsmanship. 
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to kill
to kill
[Verb]

to end the life of someone or something

Ex: The hunter aimed carefully to kill the deer for food. 
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monstrous
monstrous
[Adjective]

exceptionally large in size

Ex: The monstrous waves threatened to capsize the small fishing boat. 
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numerous
numerous
[Adjective]

indicating a large number of something

Ex: The library has numerous books on various subjects. 
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outlawed
outlawed
[Adjective]

prohibited by law or made illegal

Ex: The sale of certain drugs is outlawed in many countries. 
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slaughter
slaughter
[noun]

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

Ex: The slaughter of livestock is a critical part of the meat production industry. 
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upsetting
upsetting
[Adjective]

causing sadness, anger, or concern

Ex: The upsetting news of the accident left everyone feeling shaken and concerned. 
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fast food
fast food
[noun]

food that is quickly prepared and served, such as hamburgers, pizzas, etc.

Ex: Fast food is convenient, but it's not the healthiest choice. 
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lunchtime
lunchtime
[noun]

the time in the middle of the day when we eat lunch

Ex: Lunchtime is my favorite part of the school day. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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standard
standard
[Adjective]

commonly recognized, done, used, etc.

Ex: The standard procedure for new employees includes completing an orientation program. 
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traditional
traditional
[Adjective]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

Ex: The restaurant offers a traditional menu, focusing on familiar comfort foods rather than trendy dishes. 
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wedding
wedding
[noun]

a ceremony or event where two people are married

Ex: The wedding was held in a beautiful garden. 
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banquet
banquet
[noun]

a large and formal meal for many people, often for a special event

Ex: The wedding banquet featured multiple courses of gourmet cuisine served to guests seated at elegantly decorated tables. 
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dish
dish
[noun]

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

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fare
fare
[noun]

a selection or variety of food or drink, often of a particular type or from a certain region

Ex: The restaurant serves traditional Italian fare. 
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to order
to order
[Verb]

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

Ex: He ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the table. 
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snack
snack
[noun]

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

Ex: At the party, there were many snacks to choose from. 
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takeaway
takeaway
[noun]

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

Ex: We decided to get takeaway for dinner instead of cooking tonight. 
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