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Insight - Advanced - Vocabulary Insight 1

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 1 in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "alienation", "run-on", "impersonation", etc.

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row
row
[noun]

a group of people or objects placed in a line

Ex: The students sat in a row during the assembly, listening attentively to the guest speaker. 
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to row
to row
[Verb]

‌to have a noisy argument

Ex: The neighbors would often row about the shared parking space in front of their houses 
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refuse
refuse
[noun]

unwanted materials or items that have been discarded

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to refuse
to refuse
[Verb]

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

Ex: The student had to refuse the invitation to join the extracurricular club due to time constraints. 
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lead
lead
[noun]

a role or position of guiding or influencing others by taking initiative or setting an example for others to follow

Ex: She took the lead in organizing the charity event. 
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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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content
content
[noun]

(usually plural) the things that are held, included, or contained within something

Ex: She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table. 
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to content

to feel satisfied or pleased with someone or something

Ex: She contented herself with a small piece of cake. 
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tear
tear
[noun]

a drop of salty liquid produced by the eyes

Ex: A tear rolled down her cheek. 
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to tear
to tear
[Verb]

to forcibly pull something apart into pieces

Ex: In frustration, he started to tear the paper into small pieces. 
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console
console
[noun]

a piece of furniture designed to hold electronic instruments like radios or televisions

Ex: The television sat on a wooden console in the living room. 
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to console

to help a person, who is either disappointed or emotionally suffering, feel better

Ex: Friends consoled her after the failure of her project. 
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to progress

to develop into a more advanced or improved stage

Ex: Over the years, technology has progressed, transforming bulky computers into sleek and powerful devices. 
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object
object
[noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

Ex: The sculpture in the museum is an ancient object made of marble. 
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perfect
perfect
[Adjective]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

Ex: He's the perfect candidate for the job with all his experience. 
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to transfer

to make a person or thing move from a place, situation, or person to another

Ex: The professor decided to transfer the student to a more advanced class. 
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run-on
run-on
[noun]

a continuation of a line of poetry to the next without a pause or punctuation at the end

Ex: He employed run-ons to emphasize the continuous nature of his thoughts. 
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unethical
unethical
[Adjective]

involving behaviors, actions, or decisions that are morally wrong

Ex: It was considered unethical to take credit for someone else’s work. 
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to marginalize

to treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or of secondary or minor importance

Ex: Historically, indigenous communities have been marginalized and deprived of their land rights. 
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impersonation

the act of pretending to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive or mislead others

Ex: His impersonation of the famous actor was spot on. 
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digitally
digitally
[Adverb]

with the use of computers or electronic devices

Ex: The photograph was stored digitally on the computer's hard drive. 
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alarmingly
alarmingly
[Adverb]

in a manner that causes sudden concern or fear

Ex: The lights flickered alarmingly before the power cut out. 
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traditionally

in accordance with methods, beliefs, or customs that have remained unchanged for a long period of time

Ex: Thanksgiving dinner is traditionally celebrated with a turkey feast. 
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potentially
potentially
[Adverb]

in a manner expressing the capability or likelihood of something happening or developing in the future

Ex: The new investment could potentially bring significant returns. 
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victimization

the process or act of subjecting someone to harm, mistreatment, or abuse

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temporarily
temporarily
[Adverb]

for a limited period of time

Ex: She lived in the city temporarily while her house was being renovated. 
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violation
violation
[noun]

the act of breaking a legal code

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psychologically

in a way that is related to someone's mind or emotions

Ex: The therapy session addressed issues psychologically, focusing on the patient's emotional well-being. 
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financially
financially
[Adverb]

in a way that is related to money or its management

Ex: Mary manages her budget well and is financially secure. 
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skin and bone

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unattractive and unhealthy way

Ex: After months of illness, he was reduced to skin and bone. 
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to [go|be] hand in hand

(of two things) to be closely connected to one another, particularly in a way that one of them causes the occurrence of another

Ex: In a loving relationship, trust and emotional support are hand in hand, creating a strong bond between partners. 
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to [save] {one's} [skin|neck|hide|bacon]

to help a person get out of a situation that involves danger or difficulty

Ex: But a truck driver saved her bacon. He stopped and put the spare tire on the wheel for her. 
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to [jump|leap] out of {one's} skin

to become extremely scared or surprised, causing a strong physical reaction

Ex: I nearly jumped out of my skin when the alarm went off. 
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bone of contention

a subject over which people disagree

Ex: The allocation of funds became the bone of contention during the budget meeting, leading to heated debates among department heads. 
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close at hand

about to happen very soon

Ex: The long-awaited event is finally close at hand, and excitement is building up. 
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to [make] no bones about {sth}

to not hesitate to do or say what one truly wants

Ex: He made no bones about his dislike for spicy food and refused to eat anything with even a hint of spice. 
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to transform

to change the appearance, character, or nature of a person or object

Ex: The renovation project aims to transform the old building into a modern and functional space. 
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to determine

to learn of and confirm the facts about something through calculation or research

Ex: Scientists regularly determine the chemical composition of substances in the laboratory. 
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to shape
to shape
[Verb]

to give something a particular form

Ex: She used clay to shape a beautiful sculpture. 
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to revert
to revert
[Verb]

to go back to a previous state, condition, or behavior

Ex: After the updates caused issues, they decided to revert to the previous version of the software. 
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to enhance

to better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.

Ex: Adding new features can enhance the functionality of a software application. 
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disaffection

a sense of discontent, particularly towards a governing system

Ex: If the government doesn’t address the growing disaffection among the people, it may face serious consequences in the upcoming elections. 
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isolation
isolation
[noun]

the act of to physically or socially separating someone or something from others

Ex: The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infection. 
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rapport
rapport
[noun]

a close relationship in which there is a good understanding and communication between people

Ex: Despite meeting for the first time, their shared interests and easy conversation quickly established a strong rapport between them. 
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association

an organization of people who have a common purpose

Ex: The local book association hosts monthly meetings at the community center. 
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belonging
belonging
[noun]

the feeling of being happy or comfortable in a specific situation or group

Ex: Finding a sense of belonging in a new city can take time, but joining local clubs and groups helps build connections. 
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alienation

‌the feeling that one is different from others and therefore not part of a particular group

Ex: The constant moving left her with a deep sense of alienation from her peers. 
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repetition

the act of repeating a word or phrase in a passage as a rhetorical device

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personification

a literary device where human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, objects, or ideas

Ex: The poem’s personification of the wind made it seem alive and restless. 
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oxymoron
oxymoron
[noun]

a figure of speech that combines two contradictory or contrasting terms to create a unique expression

Ex: The phrase "bittersweet victory" is an oxymoron, highlighting the mixed emotions of winning a hard-fought battle at a great cost. 
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rhetorical question

a question that is not meant to be answered, but is instead used to make a point or to create emphasis or effect

Ex: He asked a rhetorical question to emphasize his point about fairness. 
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imagery
imagery
[noun]

the figurative language in literature by which the audience can form vivid mental images

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