Insight - Advanced - Vocabulary Insight 5

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 5 in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "inaccessible", "landscape", "territory", etc.

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downward [adjective]

moving or situated toward a lower point or area in space

Ex: The waterfall cascaded in a downward direction from the cliff .

inaccessible [adjective]

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

Ex: The inaccessible areas of the forest were left untouched by hikers .

wilderness [noun]

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

Ex: She enjoys hiking through the wilderness .

landscape [noun]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

Ex: The photographer captured the desert landscape in detail .

to creep [verb]

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

Ex: The mountaineer carefully began to creep down the steep slope .

to advance [verb]

to move towards a goal or desired outcome

Ex: With each passing day , the project advanced , bringing the team closer to the completion deadline .

to stride [verb]

to walk confidently and purposefully with long, decisive steps

Ex:

alternate [adjective]

done or happening every other time

Ex:

alternative [adjective]

available as an option for something else

Ex: We need to find an alternative route to avoid the traffic .

compulsory [adjective]

forced to be done by law or authority

Ex: In many countries , military service is compulsory for young adults .

compulsive [adjective]

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

Ex: Their compulsive need to constantly check their phone for notifications interfered with their ability to focus on tasks .

definitive [adjective]

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

Ex: Witness testimony and forensic evidence provided the conclusive facts needed for a definitive judgment in the trial .

definite [adjective]

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

Ex: The architect created definite schematics with precisely measured dimensions to guide the construction workers .

economic [adjective]

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

Ex: They studied the economic impact of tourism in the region .

economical [adjective]

using resources wisely and efficiently and minimizing waste and unnecessary expenses

Ex: The company 's shift to more economical practices resulted in increased profits .

historic [adjective]

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

Ex: The museum houses many historic artifacts from ancient civilizations .

historical [adjective]

belonging to or significant in the past

Ex: The town is known for its historical monuments and ancient architecture .

notable [adjective]

deserving attention because of being remarkable or important

Ex: The notable absence of traffic made the commute unusually smooth .

noticeable [adjective]

worthy of attention or recognition due to its distinct characteristics

Ex: The new sculpture in the park is noticeable for its modern design and bold colors .

desert [noun]

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

Ex: During the day , the heat in the desert can be unbearable .

territory [noun]

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

Ex: Explorers mapped out the uncharted territory , claiming it for their homeland .

island [noun]

a piece of land surrounded by water

Ex: The island had stunning sunsets that painted the sky with vibrant hues .

to chug [verb]

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

Ex: The train chugged slowly up the steep hill , its wheels clanking .

to hurtle [verb]

to move with speed and intensity

Ex: The meteor hurtled through the atmosphere , creating a spectacular display as it burned up .

to prowl [verb]

to roam about without a specific purpose

Ex: The detective would prowl the city in search of clues .

stroll [noun]

a relaxed walk taken for enjoyment

Ex: He often takes a stroll in the evening to clear his mind .

to accelerate [verb]

to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

Ex: The driver accelerated the car to overtake the slow-moving vehicle ahead .

to pull up [verb]

(of a vehicle) to come to a stop

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uprising [noun]

a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power

Ex: Historians debate whether the uprising was a revolution or a riot .

crackdown [noun]

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

Ex: The police conducted a crackdown on drug trafficking , resulting in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and the arrest of several suspects .

washout [noun]

a complete or disappointing failure

Ex: The marketing campaign ended up being a washout .

downpour [noun]

a brief heavy rainfall

Ex: The tropical downpour lasted for hours , flooding streets and causing traffic chaos .

outbreak [noun]

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

Ex: Health officials were concerned about the outbreak of measles in the neighborhood .

setback [noun]

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

Ex: His injury was a setback to his training schedule for the upcoming competition .

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Vocabulary Insight 1	Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D
Unit 2 - 2E	Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3C
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