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Insight - Advanced - Vocabulary Insight 8

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 8 in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "admonitory", "dwell", "castigation", etc.

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thereupon
thereupon
[Adverb]

immediately following something that is mentioned

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to desist
to desist
[Verb]

to stop doing something, particularly in response to a request, command, or understanding that it should be discontinued

Ex: The company was ordered to desist from any further illegal practices. 
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admonitory
admonitory
[Adjective]

providing advice to be careful or cautious

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to utter
to utter
[Verb]

to express something verbally

Ex: Despite her nervousness, she uttered her opinion with confidence and clarity. 
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castigation

the act of harshly criticizing or reprimanding someone for their actions or behavior

Ex: The manager's public castigation of the employee embarrassed everyone. 
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oath
oath
[noun]

a serious promise or statement made by someone to tell the truth, often with the belief that breaking the promise will have serious consequences

Ex: The witness took an oath to tell the whole truth during the trial. 
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to awaken
to awaken
[Verb]

to cause someone to become aware of something, often by providing new information or insights

Ex: The documentary awakened viewers to the devastating impact of climate change. 
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farewell
farewell
[noun]

a word or phrase used to bid goodbye to someone when parting, typically conveying good wishes

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to alight
to alight
[Verb]

to settle or land on a surface, often referring to a bird or insect

Ex: As the sun set, fireflies began to alight on the branches, filling the forest with their gentle glow. 
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to dwell
to dwell
[Verb]

to live in a particular place

Ex: The family decided to dwell in a quaint village after years of city living. 
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to enfold
to enfold
[Verb]

to wrap or enclose someone or something within arms, wings, or a covering

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to slumber

to sleep, typically in a calm and peaceful manner

Ex: After a day of hiking, he found a peaceful spot to slumber under the trees. 
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tempest
tempest
[noun]

a strong and violent storm characterized by high winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

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perilous
perilous
[Adjective]

full of danger or risk, often threatening safety or well-being

Ex: Emergency responders faced perilous conditions battling the massive chemical fire. 
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valiant
valiant
[Adjective]

showing courage or determination in the face of danger or adversity

Ex: The firefighter made a valiant effort to save the family trapped in the burning house. 
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to befall
to befall
[Verb]

to happen to a person or thing in a way that seems destined and has serious consequences

Ex: The fate that befell them was beyond their control. 
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slum
slum
[noun]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

Ex: He advocates for better housing solutions for people in slums. 
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tenement
tenement
[noun]

a house or building divided into separate residences, often large and associated with urban, lower-income housing

Ex: The family moved into a tenement near downtown. 
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dweller
dweller
[noun]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

Ex: The cave dweller left behind ancient tools and artifacts. 
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to congest

to block a passage or space, typically causing a hindrance or obstruction to the normal flow of something

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thoroughfare

a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both

Ex: The highway serves as the main thoroughfare between the two cities. 
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building site

an area where construction activities take place, involving the creation or renovation of structures

Ex: The workers arrived early at the building site to start their shift. 
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infrastructure

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

Ex: The government invested billions in rebuilding the nation's aging infrastructure. 
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sewage system

a system of pipes and facilities that collect and process dirty water and waste from buildings and house

Ex: The city's sewage system underwent major upgrades to handle increased capacity. 
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to commence

to start happening or being

Ex: The ceremony will commence at 10 AM sharp. 
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to fasten
to fasten
[Verb]

to bring two parts of something together

Ex: He couldn't figure out how to fasten the buttons on his shirt with his cold fingers. 
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to assert
to assert
[Verb]

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

Ex: In an interview last month, the athlete asserted that dedication and hard work will always lead to achieving fitness goals. 
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