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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fatigue [noun]

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

Ex: Symptoms of fatigue may include weakness , difficulty concentrating , irritability , and reduced motivation .

handicap [noun]

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

aficionado [noun]

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

Ex: She became an aficionado of Japanese cuisine after visiting Tokyo .

tranquility [noun]

a state of calmness, serenity, and peace, free from disturbance or agitation

Ex: The tranquility of the early morning was soothing to her .

devotee [noun]

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

Ex: The artist 's devotees gathered to see his latest exhibition .

exhaustion [noun]

a feeling of extreme tiredness

Ex: The exhaustion from lack of sleep affected her performance .

hurdle [noun]

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

Ex: Despite the language barrier , she managed to overcome this hurdle and excel in her new job .

depletion [noun]

the reduction or exhaustion of a resource, supply, or quantity, resulting in a decrease or loss

deficiency [noun]

the condition of not having enough of something essential, expected, or required, whether in amount, quality, or strength

Ex: The region suffers from a water deficiency during dry seasons .

fortitude [noun]

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

Ex: He showed great fortitude in overcoming the challenges of his career .

compulsion [noun]

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

Ex: Every time she walks past a bookstore , she feels an overwhelming compulsion to buy a new novel .

serenity [noun]

a state of calm and peacefulness, free from stress, anxiety, or disturbance

tenacity [noun]

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

Ex: His tenacity in pursuing his dreams inspired others .

torment [noun]

extreme amount of pain or distress experienced either physically or mentally

Ex: The character in the novel endured mental torment as he struggled with inner demons .

preoccupation [noun]

a state of being excessively focused or occupied with a particular thought, idea, or concern, often to the exclusion of other things.

to anguish [verb]

to experience intense physical or emotional pain or distress

pinch [noun]

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

Ex: A pinch of sugar balances the acidity in the tomato sauce .

crumb [noun]

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

lapse [noun]

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

Ex: She experienced a lapse in concentration during the long lecture .

ray [noun]

a column of light, such as that emitted from a beacon or focused source

Ex: He followed the ray into the dark tunnel .

cold turkey [noun]

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 a cold turkey .

weakness [noun]

lack of power or ability to act effectively

Ex: He acknowledged his weakness in time management during the meeting .

adrenaline [noun]

a body hormone produced in case of anger, fear, or excitement that makes the heart beat faster and the body react quicker

Ex: The adrenaline surge during the roller coaster ride left her breathless and exhilarated .

junkie [noun]

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

Ex: The community worked together to help junkies find rehabilitation programs .

slave [noun]

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

to [live] and [breathe] {sth} [phrase]

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

Ex: The chef lives and breathes cooking , always experimenting with new recipes .

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