Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 10 - 10A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - 10A in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "communal", "ethnic", "distribution", etc.

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communal [adjective]

belonging to or shared by a group of people and not only individuals

Ex: The communal bathroom was cleaned daily .

freeloader [noun]

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

Ex: I thought he was a friend , but he turned out to be nothing more than a freeloader , always looking for a handout .

democratically [adverb]

in a manner that is based on principles of democracy

Ex: A democratically organized society values the participation and representation of all citizens .

egalitarian [adjective]

supporting the notion that all humans are equal and should be given equal rights

Ex: They advocate for an egalitarian distribution of wealth and resources to address social inequality .

to [wear] the trousers [phrase]

to be the one who makes important decisions and fully controls a relationship or family

Ex: In their relationship , he prefers not to wear the trousers .

collateral [noun]

a loan guarantee that may be taken away if the loan is not repaid

Ex: In the event of default , the lender has the right to seize and sell the collateral to recover the outstanding debt .

momentum [noun]

the force or energy that propels a process, idea, or endeavor, enabling it to continue moving, progressing, or gaining strength

Ex: The team kept their momentum throughout the match .

law enforcement [noun]

the activities carried out by individuals or organizations in ensuring that laws are obeyed, and offenders are brought to justice

Ex: Technology helps law enforcement track criminals .

ethnic [adjective]

relating to a group of people with shared culture, tradition, history, language, etc.

Ex: The museum 's exhibit showcases the art and artifacts of various ethnic communities .

diversity [noun]

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

Ex: In our garden , the diversity of flowers creates a vibrant tapestry of colors and scents .

minority [noun]

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

Ex: The report highlighted the struggles of the minority in accessing resources .

right [noun]

a thing that someone is legally, officially, or morally allowed to do or have

Ex: She fought for her right to receive equal pay for equal work .

civic [adjective]

officially relating to or connected with a city or town

Ex:

engagement [noun]

an agreement between two people to get married or the duration of this agreement

Ex: Their engagement lasted for two years before they got married .

distribution [noun]

the action of spreading, allocating, or apportioning something among recipients

Ex: The teacher oversaw the distribution of textbooks .

wealth [noun]

abundance of money, property or valuable possessions

common good [noun]

the benefit or welfare of all members of a community or society, rather than the interests of a single individual or group

Ex: Fair laws ensure justice and the common good for all .

majority rule [noun]

a decision-making system in which the option that receives more than half of the votes is considered the winning option

Ex: In many countries , majority rule shapes government policies .

social [adjective]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

Ex:

responsibility [noun]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

Ex: The teacher emphasized the responsibility of students to complete their homework on time .

equal opportunity [noun]

the principle that everyone should have an equal chance to succeed or access certain opportunities, regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, etc.

Ex: He supports equal opportunity in business and education .

extreme [adjective]

very high in intensity or degree

Ex: The region experienced extreme drought , leading to water shortages and crop failures .

mainstream [noun]

the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people

Ex: His views are far from the mainstream , often sparking controversy .

reactionary [adjective]

strongly against any political or social changes or any new ideas

Ex: His reactionary comments during the debate shocked many observers .

secular [adjective]

not concerned or connected with religion

Ex: She identifies as secular , preferring to approach life without relying on religious beliefs .

alternative [noun]

any of the available possibilities that one can choose from

Ex: You can either take the train or the bus , but there ’s no third alternative .

class-based [adjective]

(of a system) organized or structured according to social or economic classes, where individuals are grouped based on their social status, income level, or occupation

Ex: The novel explores the complexities of a class-based society where wealth determines one ’s future .

moderate [adjective]

(of a person or ideology) not extreme or radical and considered reasonable by a majority of people

Ex: The professor 's lecture offered a moderate perspective on the historical event , emphasizing multiple viewpoints .

private [adjective]

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

Ex: He owns a private yacht that he sails on weekends .

radical [adjective]

(of actions, ideas, etc.) very new and different from the norm

Ex: His radical ideas about education sparked a lot of debate .

spiritual [adjective]

relating to or connected with the soul or spirit

Ex: The retreat offered spiritual guidance through prayer and reflection .

Insight - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D	Unit 1 - 1E
Vocabulary Insight 1	Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D
Unit 2 - 2E	Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 3 - 3D	Vocabulary Insight 3	Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4C
Unit 4 - 4D	Unit 4 - 4E	Vocabulary Insight 4	Unit 5 - 5A
Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5D	Unit 5 - 5E	Vocabulary Insight 5
Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6D	Unit 6 - 6E
Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C	Vocabulary Insight 7
Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8D	Vocabulary Insight 8
Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 9 - 9E
Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 10 - 10D
Unit 10 - 10E	Vocabulary Insight 10