Insight - Advanced - Vocabulary Insight 2

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 2 in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "liable", "go against", "rife", etc.

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fascinating [adjective]

extremely interesting or captivating

Ex: The intricate details of the artwork make it fascinating to study .

classic [adjective]

considered to be one of the best or most important kind

Ex: Casablanca is considered a classic film that defines its genre .

medical [adjective]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

Ex: His medical knowledge allowed him to provide first aid in emergency situations .

aware [adjective]

having an understanding or perception of something, often through careful thought or sensitivity

Ex: He was n't aware of the consequences of his actions until it was too late .

liable [adjective]

possible to do a particular action

Ex: As an athlete , she is liable to injury if she does n't warm up properly before training .

plus [preposition]

used to introduce an additional fact, feature, or point

Ex:

rife [adjective]

containing a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant

Ex: During the summer , the area was rife with mosquitoes , making outdoor activities difficult .

plenty [pronoun]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

Ex: With plenty of sunshine this week , the gardens are thriving .

major [adjective]

serious and of great importance

Ex: The major breakthrough in medical research led to the development of a new treatment .

to go against [verb]

to oppose or resist someone or something

Ex: The student 's decision to go against the strict dress code led to a school-wide debate .

to [bury|have] {one's} head in the sand [phrase]

to intentionally ignore unpleasant facts about a situation and hope that the situation improves by doing so

Ex:

to [turn] a blind eye [phrase]

to pretend as if one cannot see or notice something

Ex: Government officials turned a blind eye to the illegal activities of the powerful corporation .

to bow down [verb]

to lower one's body in a gesture of respect or submission, often by bending at the waist or knees

Ex: The defeated army was forced to bow down before their conquerors , acknowledging their superiority .

penalty [noun]

a punishment given for breaking a rule, law, or legal agreement

Ex: The penalty for not attending the mandatory meeting was a deduction in pay .

defendant [noun]

a person in a law court who is sued by someone else or is accused of committing a crime

Ex: The defense attorney cross-examined the witness to cast doubt on the defendant 's involvement .

to plead [verb]

to state in a court of law, in front of the judge and the jury, whether someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime

Ex: In the court , the accused stood up and firmly stated , " I plead innocent , Your Honor . "

prosecution [noun]

the process of bringing someone to court in an attempt to prove their guilt

Ex: Following the arrest , the prosecution moved forward with charges .

confession [noun]

an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act

Ex: His confession of jealousy surprised everyone .

acquittal [noun]

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

Ex: The defense attorney argued persuasively , leading to the acquittal of their client despite the prosecution 's case .

to foreshadow [verb]

to indicate in advance that something, particularly something bad, will take place

Ex: His sudden silence during the meeting foreshadowed unexpected news .

Insight - Advanced
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	Unit 3 - 3E	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
Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7D
Vocabulary Insight 7	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8D
Vocabulary Insight 8	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D
Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10C	Vocabulary Insight 10