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: She put on a jacket to protect against the chilly wind.

gust

[noun]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

Ex: A sudden gust of wind rattled the windows, causing the curtains to billow into the room.

drizzle

[noun]

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

Ex: The morning began with a light drizzle that refreshed the garden.

dismally

[Adverb]

in a gloomy, depressing, or hopeless manner

Ex: The sky was dismally gray, reflecting the mood of the day.

bleak

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The future looked bleak after the company announced layoffs.

impressively

[Adverb]

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

Ex: The mountain peak towered impressively against the clear sky, offering a breathtaking view.

stalwart

[Adjective]

possessing a lot of physical strength

Ex: The stalwart knight stood guard at the castle gates, ready to defend against any threat.

watchful

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The watchful dog kept an eye on the children as they played.

idiosyncratic

[Adjective]

having characteristics that are unique to an individual or group

Ex: His idiosyncratic way of laughing, with a snort at the end, always brought smiles to those around him.

suspicious

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The manager became suspicious when he noticed discrepancies in the financial reports.

staunch

[Adjective]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

Ex: Despite criticism from others, she remained a staunch advocate for human rights.

plodder

[noun]

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

Ex: The old horse was a plodder, but it never failed to get the job done.

to foreshadow

[Verb]

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

Ex: The dark clouds foreshadowed an impending storm.

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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