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Insight - Advanced - Unit 9 - 9A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9A in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "aficionado", "tenacity", "anguish", etc.

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Insight - Advanced
fatigue
[noun]

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

Ex: fatigue that persists despite adequate rest may require medical evaluation to identify underlying health issues and develop an appropriate treatment plan .
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handicap
[noun]

a condition that impairs a person's mental or physical functions

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a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

Ex: He is a aficionado who knows every player 's statistics .
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a state of calmness, serenity, and peace, free from disturbance or agitation

Ex: His mind was filled tranquility after a session of meditation .
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devotee
[noun]

a person who is strongly committed and enthusiastic about a particular interest, cause, or activity

Ex: The authordevotees eagerly await the release of her next book .
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a feeling of extreme tiredness

Ex: The constant stress led to his physical and mental exhaustion.
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hurdle
[noun]

a difficulty or problem that must be overcome in order to achieve something

Ex: Passing the certification exam was the hurdle he needed to clear to advance in his career .
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depletion
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the reduction or exhaustion of a resource, supply, or quantity, resulting in a decrease or loss

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the state or condition of lacking or having an inadequate amount or quality of something

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fortitude
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mental and emotional strength and resilience in facing adversity, challenges, or difficult situations

Ex: Facing financial difficulties fortitude, she managed to stay optimistic .
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a strong and irresistible urge to do something

Ex: Every time she walks past a bookstore , she feels an compulsion to buy a new novel .
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serenity
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a state of calm and peacefulness, free from stress, anxiety, or disturbance

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tenacity
[noun]

the quality or trait of being persistent, determined, and unwilling to give up, especially in the face of challenges or obstacles

Ex: Their teamtenacity resulted in a successful project .
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torment
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extreme amount of pain or distress experienced either physically or mentally

Ex: The character in the novel endured torment as he struggled with inner demons .
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a state of being excessively focused or occupied with a particular thought, idea, or concern, often to the exclusion of other things.

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to experience intense physical or emotional pain or distress

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pinch
[noun]

a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb

Ex: Even pinch of cayenne pepper can make the dish quite spicy .
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crumb
[noun]

a small piece of a baked product such as a cake, bread, etc.

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lapse
[noun]

a temporary failure or gap in judgment, memory, or concentration

Ex: After a lapse, they resumed their discussion on the important topic .
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ray
[noun]

a narrow beam of light, heat, or other form of energy

Ex: Heat rays from the fire warmed their hands as they gathered around the campfire.
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an unpleasant state experienced by drug addicts as a result of sudden withdrawal of a habit-forming substance

Ex: Last thing the comander needs is you giving him cold turkey.
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weakness
[noun]

a vulnerability or limitation that makes you less strong or effective

Ex: She identified weakness in public speaking and worked to improve it .
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a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

Ex: adrenaline pumping through his veins gave him the courage to confront his fears and speak up .
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junkie
[noun]

a person who is heavily dependent on illegal substances such as heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine

Ex: The city 's outreach program aimed to provide support and resources junkies.
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slave
[noun]

a person who is excessively or completely controlled by someone or something, often implying a lack of freedom or autonomy

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to focus all of one's time on a particular activity one is extremely passionate about

Ex: He lives and breathes technology, constantly staying updated with the latest trends.
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