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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brogue [noun]

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

Ex: He learned English , but his brogue never fully disappeared .

to worship [verb]

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

Ex: The community gathered at the sacred grove to worship the nature spirits and offer thanks for the harvest .

to croon [verb]

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

Ex: She crooned softly as she played the piano , creating a peaceful atmosphere .

incarnate [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 .

upstart [adjective]

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

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bilious [adjective]

having a tendency to be irritable or ill-tempered

Ex: After the argument , he was in a particularly bilious state .

gutter [noun]

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

Ex: The downspout carried water from the gutter down to the ground .