Insight - Advanced - Unit 2 - 2D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2D in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "stalwart", "idiosyncratic", "plodder", etc.

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chilly [adjective]

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

Ex: They put on sweaters to combat the chilly night .

gust [noun]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

Ex: Despite the gusts of wind , the determined kite flyer managed to keep their kite aloft , skillfully maneuvering it through the turbulent air .

drizzle [noun]

rain that falls in small, fine drops, creating a gentle and steady rainfall

Ex: Drizzle is often accompanied by overcast skies and a mild chill in the air .

dismally [adverb]

in a gloomy, depressing, or hopeless manner

Ex: The team 's performance was dismally below expectations .

bleak [adjective]

(of situations) not giving any or much hope or encouragement

Ex: The end of the movie left a bleak impression with its tragic conclusion .

impressively [adverb]

in a way that is remarkable or notable, often causing a sense of admiration or awe

Ex: The athlete impressively completed the challenging obstacle course , demonstrating strength and agility .

stalwart [adjective]

possessing a lot of physical strength

Ex: The stalwart lumberjack swung his axe with precision , chopping through the thick tree trunk in minutes .

watchful [adjective]

paying close attention to one's surroundings or circumstances to stay aware of potential risks or threats

Ex: His watchful presence made everyone feel safe .

idiosyncratic [adjective]

having characteristics that are unique to an individual or group

Ex: She had an idiosyncratic habit of wearing mismatched socks every day .

suspicious [adjective]

doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

Ex: He became suspicious when his coworker started acting secretive about the project details .

staunch [adjective]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

Ex: The politician had a staunch following among his constituents .

plodder [noun]

something or someone that moves slowly and heavily, often with a monotonous and unenergetic pace

Ex: The workers nicknamed him " the plodder " for his slow and steady approach .

to foreshadow [verb]

to indicate in advance that something, particularly something bad, will take place

Ex: His sudden silence during the meeting foreshadowed unexpected news .

Insight - Advanced
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D	Unit 1 - 1E
Vocabulary Insight 1	Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D
Unit 2 - 2E	Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 3 - 3D	Unit 3 - 3E	Vocabulary Insight 3	Unit 4 - 4A
Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D	Unit 4 - 4E	Vocabulary Insight 4
Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5D	Unit 5 - 5E
Vocabulary Insight 5	Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6D
Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7D
Vocabulary Insight 7	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8D
Vocabulary Insight 8	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D
Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10C	Vocabulary Insight 10