Insight - Advanced - Vocabulary Insight 7

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others

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

lacking brightness or sufficient light

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

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

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

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

extremely unpleasant or rude

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

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

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

causing great amusement and laughter

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

generally accepted and followed by many people

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

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

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

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

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

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

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

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

quick and energetic in movement or action

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

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

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