Insight - Advanced - Unit 6 - 6D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6D in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "revolt", "drum up", "wage", etc.

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to trigger [verb]

to cause something to happen

Ex: A shortage of raw materials can trigger delays in the production schedule .

revolt [noun]

a rebellion or uprising, often involving violence, by a group of people against an authority or ruling power

Ex: History is filled with stories of revolts and uprisings .

to pledge [verb]

to formally promise to do something

Ex: Tomorrow , they will pledge to work towards gender equality .

to rally [verb]

(of military personnel) to assemble, regroup, or prepare for action

Ex: Commanders ordered units to rally and await instructions .

troop [noun]

armed forces or soldiers, especially by large numbers

Ex: The rescue mission required the mobilization of a specialized troop trained for high-risk operations .

to drum up [verb]

to actively gather and engage individuals by generating interest or excitement through promotion or persuasion

Ex: The politician attempted to drum up public interest in their campaign through various outreach efforts .

to betray [verb]

to be disloyal to a person, a group of people, or one's country by giving information about them to their enemy

Ex: The double agent betrayed both sides by playing them against each other for personal gain .

to sack [verb]

to forcefully steal and take away valuable items from a town that has been captured

Ex: The raiders sacked the village , taking gold and food .

to wage [verb]

to participate in and carry out a specific action, such as a war or campaign

Ex: The workers decided to wage a protest against the unfair labor practices of the company .

to rout [verb]

to cause a group of people or animals to scatter or disperse

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