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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
[Adverb]

immediately following something that is mentioned

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to desist
[Verb]

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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admonitory
[Adjective]

providing advice to be careful or cautious

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to utter
[Verb]

to express something verbally

Ex: She could n't believe he would utter such harsh words during their argument .
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the act of harshly criticizing or reprimanding someone for their actions or behavior

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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: Breaking an oath can lead to severe consequences and loss of trust .
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to awaken
[Verb]

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

Ex: The news article awakened readers to the urgency of protecting endangered species .
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farewell
[noun]

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

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

Ex: Bees buzzed around the garden , alighting on flowers to collect pollen for their hive .
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to dwell
[Verb]

to live in a particular place

Ex: In the bustling city , millions of people dwell in high-rise apartments , creating a vibrant urban community .
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to enfold
[Verb]

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

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to sleep, typically in a calm and peaceful manner

Ex: The entire household slumbered through the serene night .
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tempest
[noun]

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

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

Ex: The explorers faced perilous challenges as they ventured into the uncharted jungle .
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valiant
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showing courage or determination in the face of danger or adversity

Ex: The scientist made a valiant attempt to find a cure for the disease , working tirelessly day and night .
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to befall
[Verb]

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

Ex: The misfortune that befell the explorers was caused by the storm.
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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: The government is implementing programs to improve living conditions in slums.
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tenement
[noun]

a large building consisting of several apartments, particularly in a poor neighborhood

Ex: Urban renewal projects aimed to revitalize the tenement neighborhoods, preserving their historic charm while modernizing infrastructure and creating more livable spaces for residents.
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dweller
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a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

Ex: Mountain dwellers have adapted to the high altitude and rugged terrain .
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to block a passage or space, typically causing a hindrance or obstruction to the normal flow of something

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

Ex: They live just off the main thoroughfare, so it 's easy for them to get around .
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an area where construction activities take place, involving the creation or renovation of structures

Ex: Construction on the new office building began at the building site last month .
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the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

Ex: The earthquake damaged critical infrastructure, leaving thousands without electricity or clean water .
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a system of pipes and facilities that collect and process dirty water and waste from buildings and house

Ex: Modern sewage systems incorporate advanced technology for waste treatment .
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to start happening or being

Ex: The meeting commenced with the chairman 's opening remarks .
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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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