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Insight - Advanced - Unit 5 - 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5A in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "hurtle", "skid", "overshoot", etc.

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to chug
[Verb]

to produce a rhythmic and repetitive sound, often resembling the noise made by a train or an engine

Ex: The coffee machine chugged as it brewed a fresh pot .
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to rise in amount, rate, etc.

Ex: As the population ages , the demand for healthcare services is anticipated to accelerate.
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to hurtle
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to move with speed and intensity

Ex: The rushing river hurtled over the waterfall , creating a powerful cascade of water .
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(of a vehicle) to come to a stop

Ex: Just as I was thinking of leaving , her bike pulled up outside the cafe .
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to move towards a goal or desired outcome

Ex: As the marathon runners approached the finish line , their determination drove them to advance at an impressive pace .
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to prowl
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to roam about without a specific purpose

Ex: Security guards prowl the premises to ensure safety .
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to creep
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to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface

Ex: The caterpillar , in its early stage of transformation , would creep along the leaf before transforming into a butterfly .
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to stride
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to walk confidently and purposefully with long, decisive steps

Ex: With a focused expression , the athlete strode onto the track , preparing for the race .
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to stroll
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to walk leisurely or casually, typically without a specific destination or purpose, often for enjoyment or relaxation

Ex: During the weekend , families often stroll around the farmers ' market .
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to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

Ex: The strong winds caused two trees to lean and eventually collide during the storm .
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to skid
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(of a vehicle) to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface

Ex: Heavy rain made the airport runway slippery , causing airplanes to skid during landing .
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head-on
[Adjective]

involving a direct confrontation or encounter in which two individuals or objects meet face-to-face

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(of articulated vehicles such as tractor trailer) to experience a loss of control where the front and rear parts of the vehicle fold together

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to shed
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to accidentally release or spill a liquid or substance in a sudden and uncontrolled manner

Ex: During the experiment , the scientist accidentally shed a chemical onto the lab bench .
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to go further or beyond a specific point, often by accident or because of going too fast

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to swerve
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to change direction suddenly, often to avoid something or someone in the way

Ex: The skier swerved expertly to avoid a collision with another skier .
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to cause such severe damage to a vehicle that it becomes irreparable and no longer usable

Ex: The reckless driver wrote off his motorcycle in a high-speed collision last month
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to break suddenly into several pieces

Ex: If you drop it , the glass will shatter.
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