Insight - Advanced - Vocabulary Insight 7

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 7 in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "perish", "forefront", "evocative", etc.

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highbrow [adjective]

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

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pretentious [adjective]

trying too hard to attract attention or impress others

Ex: He gave a pretentious performance , overacting every scene .

intimidating [adjective]

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others

Ex: The intimidating size of the wrestler made his opponents feel small and vulnerable .

dingy [adjective]

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

Ex: After the rain , the once bright white shirt looked dingy and stained .

dim [adjective]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

Ex: The dim interior of the cave made it difficult to see the path ahead .

forefront [noun]

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

to perish [verb]

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

Ex: In extreme weather conditions , individuals stranded without shelter may perish from exposure .

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 .

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 .

obnoxious [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or rude

Ex: Her obnoxious laughter disrupted the solemnity of the funeral service .

compelling [adjective]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

Ex: His artwork is visually compelling , drawing viewers in with its vibrant colors and bold shapes .

riveting [adjective]

holding one's attention completely due to being exciting or interesting

Ex: The novel 's plot twists and turns were so riveting that I could n't put the book down until I finished it .

witty [adjective]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

Ex: She always has a witty remark ready , making everyone laugh with her clever humor .

hilarious [adjective]

causing great amusement and laughter

Ex: The hilarious antics of the mischievous puppy brightened up their day .

repugnant [adjective]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

Ex: The repugnant remarks made by the politician sparked outrage among the public .

conventional [adjective]

generally accepted and followed by many people

Ex: Sending thank-you cards after receiving gifts is considered conventional etiquette .

enchanting [adjective]

having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

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evocative [adjective]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

Ex: The evocative painting captured the essence of a bygone era .

primitive [adjective]

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

Ex: The discovery of primitive plants helped scientists understand ancient ecosystems .

intriguing [adjective]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

Ex: She found the stranger 's enigmatic smile intriguing , wondering what secrets it concealed .

to [get|start] off on the wrong foot [phrase]

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: They started off on the wrong foot but later became friends .

to swallow [verb]

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

Ex: He did n’t hesitate to swallow the rumors , even though they were unverified .

to [back] the right horse [phrase]

to support someone who will later bring one profit by achieving success

Ex: I 'm confident this treatment plan will work , so as her doctor I 'm backing the right horse and recommending she try it .

to [hit] the nail on the head [phrase]

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: In her speech , the politician hit the nail on the head about the real issues affecting voters .

jaunty [adjective]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

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

frenetic [adjective]

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

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

brisk [adjective]

quick and energetic in movement or action

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

soothing [adjective]

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

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amble [noun]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

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sluggish [adjective]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

Ex: The engine was sluggish in the cold weather .

uphill battle [noun]

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

Ex: The young athlete faced an uphill battle to recover from a serious injury and get back into peak form for the upcoming championship .

Insight - Advanced
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D	Unit 1 - 1E
Vocabulary Insight 1	Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D
Unit 2 - 2E	Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 3 - 3D	Unit 3 - 3E	Vocabulary Insight 3	Unit 4 - 4A
Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D	Unit 4 - 4E	Vocabulary Insight 4
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
Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A	Unit 10 - 10C	Vocabulary Insight 10