Insight - Advanced - Unit 3 - 3D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3D in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "slump", "plummet", "fluctuating", etc.

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Insight - Advanced
to surge [verb]

(of prices, shares, etc.) to abruptly and significantly increase

Ex: Due to increased demand , oil prices surged .

to fall or move in a clumsy, uncontrolled manner, often rolling or turning over

Ex: Caught off guard by the unexpected obstacle , the cyclist tumbled off the bike and into the soft sand .
to slump [verb]

to sit, lean or fall heavily or suddenly, typically due to exhaustion, weakness, or lack of energy.

Ex: The exhausted athlete slumped against the gym wall after completing the intense workout .

(of a price, amount, etc.) to increase suddenly and significantly

Ex: Housing prices have rocketed in the city due to high demand and limited supply .
to dip [verb]

to briefly go down or lower in position

Ex:

to decline in amount or value in a sudden and rapid way

Ex: The housing market experienced a downturn , causing property values to plummet rapidly .

to become much worse or more intense

Ex: The political unrest has escalated over the past few months .
gradual [adjective]

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

Ex: The erosion of the coastline was a gradual process , occurring over many years .
stable [adjective]

firm and able to stay in the same position or state

Ex: The economy showed signs of becoming more stable after the financial crisis .
significant [adjective]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

Ex: The new policy had a significant impact on improving workplace productivity .
sharp [adverb]

in a sudden or abrupt way, especially regarding changes in direction, angle, or intensity

Ex:
volatile [adjective]

prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous

Ex: The stock market has been volatile this year , with sharp drops and rises .
to soar [verb]

to increase rapidly to a high level

Ex: The popularity of the new restaurant caused its reservations to soar within days of opening .