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Insight - Advanced - Unit 8 - 8D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8D in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "commence", "desist", "illicit", etc.

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to start happening or being

Ex: The meeting commenced with the chairman 's opening remarks .
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to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

Ex: The war inflicted lasting trauma on the survivors .
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to yield
[Verb]

to give or provide a result, often as a reaction to something that happened

Ex: The investment yielded high returns , exceeding the initial expectations .
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to seize
[Verb]

to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something

Ex: To protect the child , the parent had to seize their arm and pull them away from danger .
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to desist
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to stop doing something, particularly in response to a request, command, or understanding that it should be discontinued

Ex: If you do n't desist from making that noise , I 'll have to ask you to leave .
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to fasten
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to bring two parts of something together

Ex: The necklace has a delicate clasp that can be used to fasten it securely around your neck .
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to assert
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to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

Ex: In their groundbreaking research paper , the scientist had asserted the significance of their findings in advancing medical knowledge .
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principle
[noun]

a fundamental rule that is considered to be true and can serve as a basis for further reasoning or behavior

Ex: We have been applying the principle throughout the project .
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principal
[noun]

the person in charge of running a school

Ex: The principal introduced a new program to support teachers in the classroom .
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antisocial
[Adjective]

lacking interest or concern for others and avoiding social interactions or activities

Ex: The antisocial student sits alone during lunch , avoiding conversations with classmates .
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unsocial
[Adjective]

not wanting to be around or interact with other people, often preferring to be alone

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unsociable
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not enjoying or seeking the company of others, preferring to be alone instead

Ex: His unsociable behavior worried his family .
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migrant
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a person who moves from one place to another, often across borders or regions, to live or work temporarily or permanently

Ex: Policies for migrant rights vary widely between countries.
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immigrant
[noun]

someone who comes to live in a foreign country

Ex: The immigrant community celebrated their heritage with a cultural festival .
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emigrant
[noun]

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

Ex: He shared his experiences as an emigrant in his memoir .
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illicit
[Adjective]

not morally or socially acceptable

Ex: She was caught with illicit substances at the border .
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to elicit
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to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

Ex: The survey was carefully crafted to elicit specific feedback and opinions from the participants.
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human
[noun]

a person

Ex: The museum's exhibit traced the evolution of early humans.
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humane
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showing compassion, kindness, and consideration towards others

Ex: He believes in a humane approach to criminal justice , focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment .
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to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

Ex: Artists endeavor to express their unique perspectives and emotions through their creative works .
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