Insight - Advanced - Unit 6 - 6A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6A in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "infatuation", "level-headed", "euphoria", etc.

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Insight - Advanced
long-term [adjective]

continuing or taking place over a relatively extended duration of time

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feel-good [adjective]

producing a sense of happiness or satisfaction

Ex: The charity event was a feel-good experience , as it brought the community together for a good cause .
euphoria [noun]

a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

Ex: He described the moment of victory as pure euphoria .

an intense, often unreasonable or extravagant desire or admiration for someone or something

Ex: The public 's infatuation with celebrity culture is widespread .
devotion [noun]

strong love and support expressed for a person or thing

Ex: Mark 's devotion to his art led him to spend countless hours in his studio , perfecting every brushstroke to achieve his vision .

a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist

Ex: After hours of debate , the committee settled on a compromise that satisfied both parties .
philia [noun]

used to indicate a strong liking, love, or affinity towards something or someone

loyalty [noun]

a strong sense of commitment, faithfulness, and devotion towards someone or something

Ex: The brand has earned customer loyalty over the years .

the action of adopting a different opinion or mindset

Ex: He was skeptical about the charity 's mission at first , but a moving testimonial led to a change of heart , prompting him to become a dedicated supporter .

to take advice or criticism very seriously and let it greatly influence one's decisions

Ex: Sarah 's kind words really touched me , and I took them to heart , feeling encouraged and appreciated .

to have the necessary will, courage, etc. to get something done

Ex: The firefighters displayed incredible bravery and had the heart to enter the burning building to save lives .
level-headed [adjective]

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

Ex: Despite the argument , he stayed level-headed and resolved the issue peacefully .

a young person or a child who talks and behaves like an older or more experienced person would

Ex: Despite being the youngest member of the team , Mark 's leadership and decision-making reflect an old head on young shoulders

the way that someone or something looks

Ex: She pays attention to her appearance , making sure her hair and makeup are perfect .
logic [noun]

sensible methods of thinking and decision making, especially ones that are based on reasonable judgment

Ex: When faced with a difficult decision , she always relied on logic rather than letting her emotions take over .
emotion [noun]

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

Ex: Love is a complex emotion that can bring immense joy and deep sorrow .

a disorder causing a person to have recurring unwanted thoughts or to do something such as cleaning or checking on something over and over

Ex: Cognitive-behavioral therapy ( CBT ) , particularly exposure and response prevention ( ERP ) , is an effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder , helping patients confront their fears and reduce compulsive behaviors .

to stay calm and think clearly, especially in challenging or stressful situations

Ex: They will keep their heads during the upcoming challenges , relying on their experience and expertise .