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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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unconventional
[Adjective]

not following established customs or norms

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swishy
[Adjective]

making a soft, rustling sound when moving

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gleaming
[Adjective]

shining or reflecting light in a bright way

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haphazard
[Adjective]

with no particular order and planning

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

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

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multifaceted
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having many different aspects or features

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

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

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

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subway
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an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

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

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to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

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

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

Ex: The team won the championship by recruiting talented through the back door, bypassing official tryouts .
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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

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to make someone extremely angry

Ex: Her sibling 's habit of playing loud music late at night driving her up the wall and affecting her sleep .
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to become extremely angry with someone or something

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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: Traveling is like a window to the world; you learn so much about different cultures and ways of life .
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(of a quality, idea, or principle) to not longer exist or be forgotten

Ex: In the excitement of the moment , their careful planning for the went out the window.
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to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

Ex: During the town hall meeting , community members were given the opportunity hold the floor and share their perspectives on the proposed changes to local zoning laws .
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to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

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to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

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

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

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

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

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to be sufficient or available for a particular purpose or need

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

Ex: With the unexpected drop in demand , the value of the collectibles went through the floor, leaving many investors in a precarious position .
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used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

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