Insight - Advanced - Unit 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "pitfall", "congested", "tackle", etc.

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stand-alone [adjective]

capable of operating independently or functioning without the need for additional support or connection

Ex: This novel can be read as a stand-alone book , without needing to read the series .

building site [noun]

an area where construction activities take place, involving the creation or renovation of structures

Ex: The building site was fenced off for safety reasons .

slum [noun]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

Ex: He visited the slum to understand the struggles of its residents .

tenement [noun]

a house or building divided into separate residences, often large and associated with urban, lower-income housing

Ex: The tenement had several floors , each with multiple apartments .

congested [adjective]

(of a place) filled with many people, vehicles, or objects, leading to difficulties in movement

Ex: She avoided the congested shopping mall on weekends to avoid the crowds .

thoroughfare [noun]

a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both

Ex: Pedestrians were crossing the thoroughfare as cars slowed to a stop .

urban [adjective]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

Ex: Urban sociology explores how people interact within city environments .

infrastructure [noun]

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

Ex: The city 's infrastructure includes highways , water systems , and public transit .

sewage system [noun]

a system of pipes and facilities that collect and process dirty water and waste from buildings and house

Ex: The engineers designed an efficient sewage system to prevent water pollution .

dweller [noun]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

Ex: The forest is home to a variety of animal dwellers .

plight [noun]

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

crisis [noun]

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

Ex: Mental health services play a crucial role in providing support to individuals experiencing crisis , offering counseling , therapy , and intervention when needed .

pitfall [noun]

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

Ex: The guide warned us about the pitfalls of the hiking trail .

remedy [noun]

a means of correcting or eliminating a problem, harm, or undesirable situation

Ex: The government proposed stricter regulations as a remedy to the rising pollution levels .

quick fix [noun]

an immediate solution that offers temporary relief or improvement to a problem without addressing the root cause

Ex: In a relationship , communication is essential ; a quick fix like a gift might temporarily improve the situation , but deeper issues should be addressed .

panacea [noun]

something imagined to solve all problems

Ex: The new policy was promoted as a panacea for economic woes .

to tackle [verb]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

Ex: Teachers collaborate to find effective strategies to tackle students ' learning challenges .

to alleviate [verb]

to help ease mental or physical pain

Ex: The doctor prescribed medication to alleviate the patient 's chronic pain .

to resolve [verb]

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

Ex: Communities hold meetings to resolve issues and enhance local living conditions .

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