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Insight - Advanced - Unit 3 - 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3A in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "ethos", "fritter away", "strapped", etc.

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foraging
[noun]

the act of searching or gathering food, resources, or provisions in the natural environment, typically done by animals

Ex: The documentary captured wolves foraging in the snowy wilderness.
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self-sufficient
[Adjective]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .
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flat-pack
[noun]

a piece of furniture or equipment that is sold in parts and is delivered to the buyer in a box so that they can put it together and then use it

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a production process where a product is put together in a step-by-step manner by different people or machines, each responsible for a specific task

Ex: Each worker on the assembly line has a specific task .
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ethos
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the fundamental values and beliefs that influence and guide the behavior and attitudes of a person, group, or organization

Ex: The artist ’s work embodies the ethos of cultural expression and freedom .
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an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish

Ex: For many , winning the lottery and retiring early is nothing more than a pipe dream, given the long odds of winning .
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to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

Ex: To mark the end of exams , the students decided to splash out on a fancy dinner to celebrate their accomplishments .
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to spend in a way that exceeds one's income

Ex: They bought a luxurious house and expensive cars but couldn't keep up with the mortgage and loans.
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to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

Ex: He has two jobs just to make ends meet each month.
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to slowly and carelessly waste or use up something, such as time, money, resources, or opportunities

Ex: Frittering away our limited resources on trivial matters is not a wise strategy .
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poverty-stricken
[Adjective]

suffering from extreme deprivation

Ex: Many poverty-stricken families rely on government assistance to survive .
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to waste or misuse something valuable, such as money, time, or opportunities

Ex: The procrastination habit caused him to squander valuable time that could have been spent on productive endeavors .
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insurance
[noun]

the arrangement with an institute or agency according to which they guarantee to make up for the damages in the event of an accident or loss

Ex: The company’s insurance policy includes coverage for employee injuries on the job.
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a permanent instruction or procedure that remains in effect until it is altered or terminated

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premium
[noun]

the amount of money paid to an insurance company in exchange for coverage or protection against specified risks or potential losses

Ex: He compared different premiums before choosing a policy .
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contactless
[Adjective]

(of interactions or payments) done without physical touch, often using wireless technology

Ex: Contactless technology makes purchases faster and more secure.
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a form of insurance that offers financial protection to individuals or businesses against legal obligations and expenses resulting from injuries, damages, or losses caused to others

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a bank account that allows frequent deposits and withdrawals, typically using checks, with no prior notice required

Ex: You can easily access your funds with a current account at most banks .
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debit
[noun]

an entry indicating an increase in assets or an expense, and a decrease in debts or income

Ex: The software automatically applies debits and credits .
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bonus
[noun]

the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward

Ex: With her end-of-year bonus, she bought a new car .
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comprehensive
[Adjective]

covering or including all aspects of something

Ex: The comprehensive guidebook contained information on all the tourist attractions in the city .
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policy
[noun]

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

Ex: The school district adopted a zero-tolerance policy for bullying.
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a person or entity that is not directly involved in a particular transaction or agreement, but may have legal rights or obligations related to it

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strapped
[Adjective]

having a limited amount of something, especially of money

Ex: Despite being strapped for resources, they managed to complete the project on time.
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the income level below which a person is considered to be living in poverty or experiencing financial hardship

Ex: The minimum wage in the country is below the breadline, making it difficult for workers to meet their basic needs.
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