Insight - Advanced - Unit 7 - 7C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7C in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "frenetic", "sluggish", "jaunty", etc.

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ethereal [adjective]

extremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm

Ex: The ethereal mist enveloped the forest , lending an otherworldly atmosphere .

lilting [adjective]

a cheerful, rhythmic, and melodious quality in music or speech that has a pleasant effect

Ex: The lilting tune of the lullaby put the baby to sleep .

brisk [adjective]

quick and energetic in movement or action

Ex: He answered the questions in a brisk manner , not wasting any time .

frenetic [adjective]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

Ex: After the announcement , the crowd reacted with frenetic excitement .

sluggish [adjective]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

Ex: The engine was sluggish in the cold weather .

surging [adjective]

experiencing a strong and rapid increase or movement

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raucous [adjective]

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

Ex: The children 's raucous shouting echoed through the playground , disrupting the peace of the neighborhood .

catchy [adjective]

(of a song or phrase) having a memorable and appealing quality

Ex: The slogan was so catchy that everyone started using it .

jarring [adjective]

(of a sound) so harsh and unpleasant that creates a strong sense of disturbance

Ex: The screeching brakes of the car were jarring , causing pedestrians to cover their ears .

jaunty [adjective]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

Ex: They danced to the jaunty rhythm of the band .

mellow [adjective]

(of a color, sound, or flavor) soft or gentle, often creating a sense of warmth and calmness

Ex: She played mellow jazz music in the background while reading a book .

menacing [adjective]

appearing threatening or dangerous

Ex: The menacing glare of the stranger on the subway made her feel uneasy .

soppy [adjective]

emotional in a way that might be considered overly romantic or sentimental

Ex: She enjoyed reading soppy romance novels in her free time .