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Insight - Advanced - Vocabulary Insight 6

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 6 in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "incessant", "hectic", "plague", etc.

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lively
lively
[Adjective]

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

Ex: She loved the lively atmosphere at the outdoor market. 
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doorstep
doorstep
[noun]

a small step in front of the main door of a building or house

Ex: She found a package waiting on her doorstep when she returned home from work. 
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noisy
noisy
[Adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The airport terminal was a noisy place with announcements blaring over the speakers and passengers rushing to catch their flights. 
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to bust
to bust
[Verb]

to make something unusable or ineffective

Ex: The power surge busted the computer's motherboard, making it inoperative. 
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hectic
hectic
[Adjective]

extremely busy and chaotic

Ex: The office was always hectic during the end of the month with deadlines approaching. 
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modern
modern
[Adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: Advances in modern medicine have greatly improved life expectancy. 
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stuck
stuck
[Adjective]

fixed tightly in a particular position and incapable of moving or being moved

Ex: The stuck door wouldn't budge no matter how hard they pushed. 
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rowdy
rowdy
[Adjective]

(of a person) noisy, disruptive, and often behaving in a disorderly or unruly way

Ex: He was known as the rowdy kid in class, always causing a commotion. 
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to plague
to plague
[Verb]

to continually cause someone or something difficulty, pain, or worry

Ex: Technical issues can plague the functionality of software applications. 
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incessant
incessant
[Adjective]

happening or continuing without interruption or stopping

Ex: Her incessant chatter during the meeting was distracting to everyone present. 
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disturbance

an event or situation that interrupts or disrupts the normal state or functioning of something

Ex: The loud music caused a disturbance in the neighborhood. 
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foolhardy
foolhardy
[Adjective]

behaving in a way that is unnecessarily risky or very stupid

Ex: His foolhardy attempt to climb the mountain without proper equipment put his life at risk. 
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obsession
obsession
[noun]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

Ex: His obsession with cleanliness led him to clean his house multiple times a day. 
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painfully
painfully
[Adverb]

in a way that causes physical or emotional pain

Ex: She stretched her leg and winced painfully. 
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relatively
relatively
[Adverb]

to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

Ex: The test was relatively easy compared to the last one. 
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slightly
slightly
[Adverb]

in a small amount, extent, or level

Ex: He slightly adjusted the mirror before driving. 
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notoriously
notoriously
[Adverb]

in a way that is widely known or recognized typically for negative reasons

Ex: The company was notoriously slow in responding to customer complaints, damaging its reputation. 
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incredibly
incredibly
[Adverb]

to a very great degree

Ex: The weather was incredibly hot today. 
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madly
madly
[Adverb]

used as an intensifier to express a very high degree

Ex: The fans are madly in love with the new singer. 
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deeply
deeply
[Adverb]

used to express strong emotions, concerns, or intensity of feeling

Ex: She was deeply moved by the kindness of strangers. 
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clearly
clearly
[Adverb]

without any uncertainty

Ex: The evidence presented in the court was clearly indicative of the defendant's guilt. 
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head over heels

in a state of extreme excitement or confusion

Ex: When she won the lottery, she was head over heels with excitement and couldn't believe her good fortune. 
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hopelessly
hopelessly
[Adverb]

used to stress that a situation cannot be improved or corrected

Ex: The map was old and hopelessly out of date. 
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apparently
apparently
[Adverb]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

Ex: He apparently left the office early today; his desk is empty. 
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evidently
evidently
[Adverb]

in a way that is clearly seen, known, or understood

Ex: She was evidently upset, slamming the door behind her without a word. 
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ideally
ideally
[Adverb]

used to express a situation or condition that is most desirable

Ex: Ideally, a balanced diet includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains. 
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inevitably
inevitably
[Adverb]

in a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens

Ex: With the heavy rain, traffic jams inevitably ensued on the city streets. 
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predictably
predictably
[Adverb]

in a way that can be anticipated or expected with a high degree of certainty

Ex: As the seasons changed, predictably, the trees shed their leaves in the autumn. 
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shockingly
shockingly
[Adverb]

to a surprising or exaggerated degree

Ex: She was shockingly beautiful in her red dress. 
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surely
surely
[Adverb]

in a manner showing absolute confidence in the statement

Ex: She will surely appreciate your thoughtful gesture. 
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unsurprisingly

in a way that is not surprising or unexpected

Ex: Unsurprisingly, the experienced chef's new recipe became an instant hit with the restaurant's regular customers. 
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long-term
long-term
[Adjective]

continuing or taking place over a relatively extended duration of time

Ex: Long-term planning is essential for achieving sustainable growth in any business. 
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feel-good
feel-good
[Adjective]

producing a sense of happiness or satisfaction

Ex: The movie had a feel-good vibe, leaving everyone in the theater with a smile on their face. 
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long-lasting
long-lasting
[Adjective]

enduring or remaining for a considerable amount of time without quickly wearing off or disappearing

Ex: The new paint is advertised as being long-lasting, resistant to fading and wear. 
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infatuation

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

Ex: His infatuation with the latest gadget bordered on obsession. 
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loyalty
loyalty
[noun]

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

Ex: Her loyalty to her friends is unquestionable. 
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amity
amity
[noun]

pleasant, friendly, and peaceful relations between individuals or nations

Ex: The two neighboring countries signed a treaty to promote amity and cooperation between their citizens. 
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euphoria
euphoria
[noun]

a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

Ex: The euphoria of winning the championship was overwhelming. 
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narcissism

a psychological trait or personality disorder where someone is excessively self-centered and believes they are superior to others

Ex: Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance and a constant need for admiration from others. 
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compromise

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

Ex: They reached a compromise by agreeing to share responsibilities equally. 
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mania
mania
[noun]

mental condition that causes extreme and unusual changes in one's energy level, mood, or emotions

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devotion
devotion
[noun]

strong love and support expressed for a person or thing

Ex: Sarah's unwavering devotion to her family was evident in her tireless efforts to support them through every challenge they faced. 
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to lean on

to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability

Ex: The tired hiker is leaning on his walking stick for support. 
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to [get] on {one's} nerves

to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: His constant whistling is really getting on my nerves. 
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to [drive] a wedge

to ruin the relationship of people or groups of people by causing them to disagree or hate each other

Ex: The rumor was meant to drive a wedge between the two sisters. 
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at  {one's} beck and call

at someone's complete service

Ex: The assistant is at her boss's beck and call. 
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to [wrap|twist|wind] {sb} around {one's} (little|) finger

to manage to convince someone to do whatever one asks of them out of love or respect that they have for one

Ex: With one smile, she had him wrapped around her little finger. 
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to sack
to sack
[Verb]

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

Ex: The invaders sacked the ancient city, leaving it in ruins. 
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to trigger

to cause something to happen

Ex: The economic downturn triggered a series of layoffs within the company. 
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revolt
revolt
[noun]

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

Ex: The revolt against the oppressive regime lasted for months. 
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to drum up

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

Ex: The marketing team worked hard to drum up excitement for the upcoming product launch. 
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to rout
to rout
[Verb]

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

Ex: The loud noise from the fireworks routed the birds, sending them flying in all directions. 
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to rally
to rally
[Verb]

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

Ex: The troops rallied at dawn for the final assault. 
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to pledge
to pledge
[Verb]

to formally promise to do something

Ex: He pledged to support the charity throughout his life. 
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to betray
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 spy betrayed his country by passing classified information to the enemy. 
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