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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

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

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self-sufficient

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

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flat-pack

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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assembly line

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

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ethos

the fundamental values and beliefs that influence and guide the behavior and attitudes of a person, group, or organization

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pipe dream

an impractical or impossible idea, plan, or wish

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to splash out

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

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to live beyond one's means

to spend in a way that exceeds one's income

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to make (both) ends meet

to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

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to fritter away

to slowly and carelessly waste or use up something, such as time, money, resources, or opportunities

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poverty-stricken

suffering from extreme deprivation

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to squander

to waste or misuse something valuable, such as money, time, or opportunities

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insurance

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

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standing order

a permanent instruction or procedure that remains in effect until it is altered or terminated

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premium

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

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contactless

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

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liability insurance

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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current account

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

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debit

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

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bonus

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

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comprehensive

covering or including all aspects of something

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policy

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.

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third party

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

having a limited amount of something, especially of money

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the breadline

the income level below which a person is considered to be living in poverty or experiencing financial hardship

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