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 cloud formation was so delicate and fluffy that it appeared almost ethereal in the sky .

lilting

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The lilting tempo of the waltz was perfect for the occasion .

brisk

[Adjective]

quick and energetic in movement or action

Ex: She gave the horse a brisk rubdown after their ride.

frenetic

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The children ’s frenetic laughter echoed through the playground .

sluggish

[Adjective]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

Ex: Blood circulation can become sluggish when sitting too long .

surging

[Adjective]

experiencing a strong and rapid increase or movement

Ex: A surging interest in remote work has changed office dynamics worldwide.

raucous

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite the raucous cheers from the crowd , the team lost the game .

catchy

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The catchy rhythm of the dance track got everyone moving .

jarring

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The jarring noise of construction outside made it difficult to concentrate on her work .

jaunty

[Adjective]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

Ex: She responded with a jaunty wave.

mellow

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The mellow taste of ripe strawberries brought sweetness to the dessert .

menacing

[Adjective]

appearing threatening or dangerous

Ex: A menacing figure stood at the end of the alley .

soppy

[Adjective]

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

Ex: They shared a soppy moment , looking at old photographs .

Insight - Advanced
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

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