Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 10 - 10D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - 10D in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "abolish", "foe", "pledge", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
to swear [verb]

to state that what one is saying is true

Ex:

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

Ex: The organization plans to abolish the use of single-use plastics .
foe [noun]

an individual opponent or adversary

Ex: She confronted her foe with courage and determination .
nation [noun]

a country considered as a group of people that share the same history, language, etc., and are ruled by the same government

Ex: Taiwan is officially known as the Republic of China , a nation with its own government and institutions .
liberty [noun]

the right to act or be governed without unfair or oppressive control, often referring to freedom from external authority or interference

Ex: The country fought for its liberty and finally gained independence .

to formally promise to do something

Ex: Tomorrow , they will pledge to work towards gender equality .

a person that one is opposed to and fights or competes with

Ex: As a lawyer , she was used to meeting her adversary in the courtroom .
humanity [noun]

the quality of being kind, empathetic, and understanding towards others, and treating them with respect and dignity

Ex: Displaying humanity , he forgave those who wronged him .
arms [noun]

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

Ex: Soldiers were trained extensively in the use of various arms before being deployed to the front lines .
mankind [noun]

the collective human population, including both men and women

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

Ex: The government is committed to eradicating poverty through various social programs .

telling only part of the truth or being vague in speech

Ex: The witness 's testimony was deemed unreliable as he appeared to be economical with the truth , providing vague and evasive answers during cross-examination .

(of people, their words, or behavior) not offensive to people of different races, ethnicities, genders, etc.

Ex: Many people think that " fireman " is a sexist term , and prefer the politically correct term " firefighter " .

(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause

Ex: The success of the business ultimately boiled down to effective customer satisfaction and loyalty .

to use a particular situation, resources, or opportunity effectively to gain some benefit

Ex: They plan to capitalize on the current trend and launch a related product .
under fire [phrase]

used of a person or an organization that is facing strong and negative feedback

Ex:

to correct a false story, misunderstanding, or incorrect belief by giving the true facts

Ex: He wrote a letter to the editor to set the record straight .

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

Ex: The team captain reminded the players to toe the line and follow the coach 's instructions for a chance at victory .

to speak positively or enthusiastically about something or someone to promote or increase its value, importance, or popularity

Ex: The spokesperson talked up the company 's commitment to sustainability in the interview .

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation

Ex: In the world of technology , companies that are quick off the mark can gain a significant competitive edge