Insight Advanced "Vocabulary Insight 5"

downward

Adjective

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moving or situated toward a lower point or area in space

descending down

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The downward motion of the elevator made me feel a bit uneasy.

She took a downward step into the basement.

inaccessible

Adjective

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not able to be reached or entered, usually due to obstacles or restrictions

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accessible

wilderness

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an area of land that has remained largely undisturbed by humans and their modern development

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landscape

noun

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a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

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to creep

Verb

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to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface

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intransitive

to advance

Verb

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to move towards a goal or desired outcome

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withdraw

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intransitive

to stride

Verb

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to walk confidently and purposefully with long, decisive steps

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intransitive

alternate

Adjective

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done or happening every other time

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alternative

Adjective

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available as an option for something else

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compulsory

Adjective

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forced to be done by law or authority

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compulsive

Adjective

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(of a behavior or action) driven by an irresistible urge, often repetitive or excessive

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definitive

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settling an issue authoritatively and leaving no room for further doubt or debate

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definite

Adjective

/ˈdɛfənət/

expressed with clarity and precision, leaving no doubt as to the meaning or intention

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indefinite

economic

Adjective

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relating to the production, distribution, and management of wealth and resources within a society or country

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economical

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using resources wisely and efficiently and minimizing waste and unnecessary expenses

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historic

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relating to a person or event that is a part of the past and is documented in historical records, often preserved for educational or cultural purposes

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historical

Adjective

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belonging to or significant in the past

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notable

Adjective

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deserving attention because of being remarkable or important

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noticeable

Adjective

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worthy of attention or recognition due to its distinct characteristics

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unnoticeable

desert

noun

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a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

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territory

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a geographic area belonging to or ruled by a government or authority

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island

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a piece of land surrounded by water

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to chug

Verb

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

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Grammatical Information:

intransitive

to hurtle

Verb

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to move with speed and intensity

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intransitive

to prowl

Verb

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to roam about without a specific purpose

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stroll

noun

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a relaxed walk taken for enjoyment

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to accelerate

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to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

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decelerate

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to pull up

Verb

/pˈʊl ˈʌp/

(of a vehicle) to come to a stop

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Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

pull

phrase's particle

up

crackdown

noun

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a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

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washout

noun

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a complete or disappointing failure

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downpour

noun

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a brief heavy rainfall

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outbreak

noun

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the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

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setback

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a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

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