Insight Upper-Intermediate "Unit 9 - 9A" Vocabulary

to emerge

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to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

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After undergoing a significant transformation, the old neighborhood emerged as a vibrant cultural hub.

After the merger, the company emerged as a dominant force in the industry.

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technology

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the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

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start-up

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a business or company that has just begun operation

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tech

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a type of educational institution that provides training and education in practical skills and applied sciences

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handset

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the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

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What is a "handset"?

A handset is the part of a telephone that a person holds to their ear and mouth to communicate. It typically consists of a speaker for hearing the other person's voice and a microphone for speaking. In traditional landline phones, the handset is attached to the base by a cord, while in cordless phones, the handset is wireless and can be used from any location within the range of the base station.

cord

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a flexible, insulated wire that carries electricity for household devices

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keypad

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a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

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headset

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a device worn on the head that combines a headphone and microphone for listening and speaking

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earbuds

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a very small device that we put on the opening outside of our ear canals to listen to music or sounds without others listening

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bulky

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large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

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cutting-edge

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having the latest and most advanced features or design

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handy

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functional and easy to use

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pricey

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costing a lot of money

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sleek

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having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

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exorbitant

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(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

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reasonable

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moderate in amount or quality

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fragile

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easily damaged or broken

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resilient

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having the ability to return to its original shape or position after being stretched or compressed

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cumbersome

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challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

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elegant

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having a refined and graceful appearance or style

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inelegant

plain

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simple in design, without a specific pattern

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patterned

innovative

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(of ideas, products, etc.) creative and unlike anything else that exists

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useless

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lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

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useful

convenient

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favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

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inconvenient

obsolete

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outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

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hard-wearing

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(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

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early adopter

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a person or group who is among the first to embrace and use a new product, technology, or innovation

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Grammatical Information:

compound noun

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