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Insight - Advanced - Unit 7 - 7D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7D in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "flamboyance", "hold the floor", "gleaming", etc.

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Insight - Advanced
unconventional
unconventional
[Adjective]

not following established customs or norms

Ex: His unconventional style of dress, mixing formal attire with casual elements, always drew attention. 
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swishy
swishy
[Adjective]

making a soft, rustling sound when moving

Ex: The leaves made a soughing sound as the wind blew through them. 
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gleaming
gleaming
[Adjective]

shining or reflecting light in a bright way

Ex: The gleaming sun reflected off the surface of the lake, creating a dazzling glare. 
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haphazard
haphazard
[Adjective]

with no particular order and planning

Ex: The books on the shelf were placed in a haphazard way, making it difficult to find anything. 
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flamboyance

a showy and confident display of style or behavior, often characterized by boldness, colorfulness, and extravagance

Ex: The actor's flamboyance on stage captivated the audience. 
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asymmetry
asymmetry
[noun]

(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

Ex: In geometry, asymmetry means the two sides are not identical. 
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multifaceted
multifaceted
[Adjective]

having many different aspects or features

Ex: The multifaceted nature of her personality made her a captivating friend. 
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underachiever

a person who consistently performs below their potential or fails to meet expected standards or goals

Ex: The underachiever failed to meet the project deadlines. 
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postwar
postwar
[Adjective]

referring to the period or the things existing or happening after a war has ended

Ex: The country experienced rapid economic growth in the postwar period. 
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democratic
democratic
[Adjective]

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

Ex: The democratic process allows citizens to participate in decision-making through voting. 
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subway
subway
[noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: I like reading a book during my subway ride. 
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backdrop
backdrop
[noun]

a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

Ex: The backdrop depicted a serene countryside scene, setting the mood for the pastoral play. 
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to predate

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

Ex: Fossils of dinosaurs predate modern humans by millions of years. 
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monorail
monorail
[noun]

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

Ex: The city implemented a monorail system to alleviate traffic congestion and provide efficient public transportation. 
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through the back door

in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention

Ex: He managed to secure the job not through the front door, but through the back door by relying on personal connections. 
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glass ceiling

an invisible barrier or limitation that prevents certain groups, particularly women or minority individuals, from advancing to higher positions or achieving higher levels of success in a professional or organizational context

Ex: She had the experience and results, but the glass ceiling kept her out of senior management. 
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to [drive] {sb} up the wall

to make someone extremely angry

Ex: His constant complaining drives me up the wall. 
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to [hit] the (roof|ceiling)

to become extremely angry with someone or something

Ex: My dad hit the roof when he saw the dent in the car. 
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a window (to|into|on|onto) the world

something, such as a book, move clip, etc., that provides one with information about a variety of people, places, events, or things that one cannot physically interact with or experience

Ex: For a child in a small village, that old atlas was a window to the world. 
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to [go] out the (of|) window

(of a quality, idea, or principle) to not longer exist or be forgotten

Ex: When the unexpected financial crisis hit, the company's expansion plans went out the window. 
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to [hold] the floor

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

Ex: During the debate, the senator held the floor for an extended period, passionately arguing for the proposed legislation. 
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to [wipe] the floor with {sb}

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

Ex: The defending champions wiped the floor with their rivals in the final. 
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to [take] the floor

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

Ex: The younger people took the floor, and all the elders sneaked back to their chairs. 
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to [bring] the house down

to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering

Ex: Her final song brought the house down. 
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on the house
on the house
[phrase]

used to refer to something, particularly a drink, offered for free by a restaurant, bar, or other establishment, usually as a gesture of hospitality or good will

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[put|get|set] {one's} house in order

to improve a situation or one's behavior for better results

Ex: The company needs to put its house in order before expanding abroad. 
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like a house on fire

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

Ex: As soon as they met, they hit it off like a house on fire, talking and laughing nonstop. 
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to [lay|provide] the [foundation] for {sth}

to establish the basic principles or groundwork needed for the development of something more complex or substantial in the future

Ex: Careful planning laid the foundations for the nation’s economic miracle. 
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to go around

to be sufficient or available for a particular purpose or need

Ex: With a generous supply of art materials, there's enough paint to go around for the entire art class. 
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to [go] through the floor

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

Ex: When the company's financial troubles were revealed, its stock prices went through the floor. 
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in on the ground floor

used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

Ex: John was lucky to be in on the ground floor of the startup company, and now he's a major shareholder as it flourishes. 
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