Insight - Advanced - Unit 4 - 4D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4D in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "brogue", "incarnate", "gutter", etc.

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[noun]

a noticeable and specific way of speaking, typically associated with regions such as Ireland, Scotland, and parts of England

Ex: His brogue gave away that he was from Ireland.

[Verb]

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

Ex: During the festival, devotees gather at the temple to worship the deity with offerings of flowers, incense, and fruits.

[Verb]

to sing in a soft, gentle, and melodious manner, often with a sentimental or romantic tone

Ex: He crooned a lullaby to his baby before putting her to sleep.

[Adjective]

taking on a physical or visible form, often from an abstract or conceptual state

Ex: Some believe that spirits can become incarnate in nature, such as in trees or animals.

[Adjective]

relatively new or inexperienced in a position, often displaying ambition or a desire for rapid advancement

Ex: He was regarded as an upstart in the political world, despite his recent success.

[Adjective]

having a tendency to be irritable or ill-tempered

Ex: His bilious comments soured the mood of the entire meeting.

[noun]

an open pipe that is attached beneath the edge of a building roof and carries rainwater away

Ex: The gutter along the roofline prevented rainwater from dripping onto the walkway below.