Insight - Upper-intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 9

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

without any detour or diversion

not extending far upward

having a value or level greater than usual or expected, often in terms of numbers or measurements

in a favorable or approving manner

feeling well or in good health

in a highly skilled or excellent manner

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

in the recent period of time

having a large length from side to side

to a great extent or amount, especially when emphasizing significant variation or diversity

not far from a place

to a degree that is close to being complete

based on facts or the truth

in a correct or accurate way

having no particular plans or tasks

without being controlled or limited by others

a flexible, insulated wire that carries electricity for household devices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a newly established company or business venture, typically characterized by its innovative approach, early-stage development, and a focus on growth

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

to speak in a low, soft voice, often in a way that is difficult to hear or understand

to give all or most of one's time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person

a mechanism or process that absorbs, removes, or stores energy, matter, or a substance from a system

to start an organized activity or operation

as a target of an attack or hostile criticism

used for saying that someone has succeeded in, obtained, or experienced something

used to describe a situation in which someone or something is being managed or regulated in an effective and appropriate way

feeling unwell or slightly ill

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

stressful or anxious due to having too many tasks or responsibilities to handle within a limited time

under careful and critical observation, often with a high level of attention to details

not old enough to legally engage in certain activities such as drinking or getting a driver's license

near in distance

without having a lot of space or time in between

acting in a way that is fair, righteous, and morally correct

in accordance with justice or moral rightness

treating everyone equally and in a right or acceptable way

in a manner that is free from bias, favoritism, or injustice