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: A chilly breeze swept through the empty streets .

gust

[noun]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

Ex: With each gust, the autumn leaves danced and twirled in a colorful whirlwind before settling back to the ground .

drizzle

[noun]

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

Ex: After the heavy rain , a drizzle continued into the evening .

dismally

[Adverb]

in a gloomy, depressing, or hopeless manner

Ex: The project ended dismally, leaving everyone feeling defeated .

bleak

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The bleak conditions of the deserted village told a story of hardship .

impressively

[Adverb]

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

Ex: The building was constructed impressively with modern design and technology .

stalwart

[Adjective]

possessing a lot of physical strength

Ex: The stalwart lifeguard easily pulled the struggling swimmer to safety , his strength unwavering in the rough waves .

watchful

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The watchful parents kept track of their child 's every step .

idiosyncratic

[Adjective]

having characteristics that are unique to an individual or group

Ex: The team 's idiosyncratic approach to problem-solving often led to innovative solutions that surprised their competitors .

suspicious

[Adjective]

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

Ex: I 'm suspicious of deals that seem too good to be true .

staunch

[Adjective]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

Ex: The company 's success can be attributed to the staunch loyalty of its customers .

plodder

[noun]

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

Ex: Plodders may move slowly , but they often achieve their goals through persistence .

to foreshadow

[Verb]

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

Ex: The economic indicators foreshadow potential difficulties in the financial market .

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

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