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Insight - Advanced - Unit 4 - 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "reminisce", "scatterbrained", "reel off", etc.

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to ask a knowledgeable or informed person their opinion on something

Ex: The young entrepreneur met with experienced investors pick their brains about fundraising strategies for her startup .
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brainwave
[noun]

a sudden and clever idea or insight that comes to the mind, often leading to a solution

Ex: The marketing team ’s latest campaign was the result of a late-night brainwave.
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a creative or innovative idea, project, or concept that is the result of one's own thinking or imagination

Ex: She presented her brainchild at the conference , receiving great feedback .
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brainwashed
[Adjective]

having one's thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes manipulated or controlled by external influences

Ex: His brainwashed mind rejected any opposing views.
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scatterbrained
[Adjective]

having a tendency to be forgetful, disorganized, or easily distracted

Ex: Despite her scatterbrained reputation , she was surprisingly sharp and quick-witted when it mattered most .
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a puzzle or problem designed to test one's thinking or problem-solving skills

Ex: The puzzle book contains dozens of tricky brain-teasers.
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to think hard or make a great effort to remember or solve something

Ex: The scientists were wracking her brains trying to come up with a new theory to explain the data.
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to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

Ex: The mountaineer finally accomplished the ascent of the challenging peak after weeks of climbing .
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to successfully achieve or accomplish something

Ex: They were unsure at first, but they pulled the surprise party off brilliantly.
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to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

Ex: Throughout history , powerful empires sought to conquer new lands .
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to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

Ex: She finally got over her fear of public speaking .
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to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

Ex: To enhance energy efficiency , they decided to install solar panels on the roof .
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to set up
[Verb]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

Ex: After months of planning and coordination , the entrepreneurs finally set up their own software development company in the heart of the city .
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makeover
[noun]

the process of changing a person's appearance or style in order to improve how they look

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to recite
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to say something from memory, such as a poem or speech

Ex: She was able to recite the entire poem flawlessly during the class recitation .
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to recite information without hesitation and fluently

Ex: He reeled the key points off in the meeting, leaving everyone impressed with his knowledge.
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to determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation

Ex: We are ascertaining the availability of resources .
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to get information about something after actively trying to do so

Ex: He 's eager to find out which restaurant serves the best pizza in town .
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to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

Ex: The CEO will personally conduct negotiations with potential business partners .
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to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .
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to convey or communicate something, such as information, ideas, or emotions, from one person to another

Ex: Skilled diplomats work to transmit the intentions and concerns of their respective governments to reach mutual agreements .
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to transfer the possession or ownership of something to another person

Ex: The couple decided to pass on the family business to their children .
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to begin to be in charge of something, often previously managed by someone else

Ex: The new director is taking over the film production.
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to work with someone else in order to create something or reach the same goal

Ex: Teachers and parents collaborated to organize a successful school fundraiser .
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to join or collaborate with others as a team to work towards a shared purpose

Ex: They team up to solve complex engineering problems.
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to impede
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to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

Ex: The thick fog impeded visibility and slowed down the morning commute .
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hold up
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used to ask someone to wait or momentarily stop what they are doing

Ex: Hold up, can you repeat that last part?
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to distinguish between things

Ex: The software is designed to discern spam emails from legitimate ones .
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to understand something, often with effort

Ex: I could not make out what he meant by his comment .
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to assign the cause or ownership of something to a specific person, thing, or factor

Ex: They attributed the improvement in sales to the new marketing strategy.
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to pin on
[Verb]

to assign responsibility, blame, or fault to someone or something

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to cease
[Verb]

to bring an action, activity, or process to an end

Ex: They are ceasing their activities for the day .
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to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

Ex: Do n’t give up now ; you ’re almost there .
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to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

Ex: Her actions reflect her kindness and compassion towards others .
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to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Ex: We remember our childhood memories fondly .
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to remind
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to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

Ex: Right now , the colleague is actively reminding everyone to RSVP for the office event .
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to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

Ex: The siblings sat around the table and reminisced over their shared childhood escapades .
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to repeat something until it is kept in one's memory

Ex: Musicians practice to memorize sheet music for a flawless performance .
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to recall and show respect for an important person, event, etc. from the past with an action or in a ceremony

Ex: The festival was held to commemorate the region ’s rich cultural heritage .
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to bring to mind past memories or experiences

Ex: Upon hearing the familiar tune , they both recollected the song that played at their wedding .
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brain
[noun]

a person with exceptional intelligence and creativity

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