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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
unconventional
[Adjective]

not following established customs or norms

Ex: His unconventional lifestyle choices often led to interesting conversations at social gatherings .
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swishy
swishy
[Adjective]

making a soft, rustling sound when moving

Ex: She loved the soughing noise of the silk fabric as she moved.
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gleaming
gleaming
[Adjective]

shining or reflecting light in a bright way

Ex: The freshly waxed floors were gleaming, making the room appear larger and brighter.
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haphazard
haphazard
[Adjective]

with no particular order and planning

Ex: The garden looked haphazard, with flowers and weeds growing wildly.
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flamboyance

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

Ex: The artist 's flamboyance was evident in every piece of his work .
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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: Studying asymmetry helps in understanding how shapes differ from being perfectly symmetrical .
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multifaceted
multifaceted
[Adjective]

having many different aspects or features

Ex: The city is known for its multifaceted culture , blending traditions from around the world .
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underachiever

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

Ex: Her grades made her appear as an underachiever, but she was improving .
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postwar
postwar
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Many cities underwent major reconstruction during the postwar years .
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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 system fosters civic engagement and encourages active participation in public affairs .
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subway
subway
[noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.
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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 added depth and dimension to the stage , enhancing the overall visual impact of the production .
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to predate

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

Ex: Early forms of currency predate modern monetary systems.
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monorail
monorail
[noun]

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

Ex: Engineers praised the monorail for its minimal footprint and environmentally friendly design compared to traditional rail systems .
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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: The team won the championship by recruiting talented players through the back door, bypassing official tryouts.
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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: The new director promised to remove the glass ceiling that had held talented women back for years .
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to [drive] {sb} up the wall

to make someone extremely angry

Ex: Her arrogant attitude drives her coworkers up the wall.
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to [hit] the (roof|ceiling)

to become extremely angry with someone or something

Ex: I knew she would hit the ceiling if she found out we changed the plan without her.
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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: Books were his window to the world before he ever left his hometown.
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to [go] out the (of|) window

(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 event 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 town hall meeting, community members were given the opportunity to hold the floor and share their perspectives on the proposed changes to local zoning laws.
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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 rookie wiped the floor with the veteran in the first round.
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to [take] the floor

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

Ex: During the salsa class, participants were encouraged to take the floor and practice their moves.
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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: The young singer brought the house down at her first concert.
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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 new manager was hired to put the office's house in order.
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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: The team played with such energy and coordination that they dominated the match, winning like a house on fire.
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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: What is stressed rather is that the same phenomenon provides the foundation for both historical tendencies.
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to go around

to be sufficient or available for a particular purpose or need

Ex: We have plenty of food to go around for all the guests at the party .
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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: With the unexpected drop in demand, the value of the collectibles market went through the floor, leaving many investors in a precarious position.
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in on the ground floor

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

Ex: If you want to influence the direction of the project, make sure to be in on the ground floor to contribute your ideas from the beginning.
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