Insight - Advanced - Unit 5 - 5E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 5 - 5E in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "foremost", "sheer", "principal", etc.

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chief

[Adjective]

having the highest importance

Ex: The chief concern of the community is addressing unemployment among young people.

exact

[Adjective]

completely accurate in every detail

Ex: The exact measurements were crucial for building the model to scale.

foremost

[Adjective]

having the leading or primary position in terms of significance or rank

Ex: As a renowned scientist, she was considered one of the foremost experts in her field.

major

[Adjective]

serious and of great importance

Ex: The major issue facing the city is the lack of affordable housing.

sole

[Adjective]

existing without any others of the same type

Ex: She was the sole survivor of the shipwreck, stranded alone on the deserted island.

specific

[Adjective]

related to or involving only one certain thing

Ex: The doctor prescribed a specific medication to treat the patient's symptoms.

only

[Adverb]

with anyone or anything else excluded

Ex: She eats only apples.

absolute

[Adjective]

complete and total, with no imperfections or exceptions

Ex: The painting depicted the landscape with absolute realism, capturing every tiny detail.

entire

[Adjective]

involving or describing the whole of something

Ex: She spent the entire day cleaning the house, leaving no corner untouched.

extreme

[Adjective]

very high in intensity or degree

Ex: The hikers faced extreme weather conditions during their ascent, including freezing temperatures and high winds.

sheer

[Adjective]

emphasizing the intensity or pureness of a particular quality or emotion

Ex: The sheer determination in his eyes showed that he would not give up.

total

[Adjective]

including the whole quantity

Ex: The total cost of the renovations exceeded their initial budget, requiring them to make adjustments to their plans.

utter

[Adjective]

emphasizing the extreme or total nature of a situation

Ex: The storm caused utter chaos, with widespread power outages and flooding.

real

[Adverb]

used to emphasize something to a high degree or extent

Ex: She's real talented in playing the piano.

gross

[Adjective]

emphasizing intensity

Ex: It was a gross injustice.

main

[Adjective]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

Ex: In the park, the main attraction is the large fountain in the center.

complete

[Adjective]

having all the necessary parts

Ex: He was happy to see a complete rainbow after the rain.

principal

[Adjective]

having the highest importance or influence

Ex: The principal aim of the initiative is to reduce carbon emissions.

Insight - Advanced
Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5D	Unit 5 - 5E
Vocabulary Insight 5	Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6D
Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7D
Vocabulary Insight 7	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8D
Vocabulary Insight 8	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D

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