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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
fatigue
[noun]

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

Ex: Fatigue is a state of extreme tiredness and exhaustion that can result from physical or mental exertion. 
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handicap
handicap
[noun]

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

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aficionado

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

Ex: She is an aficionado of fine wines and can recommend the best ones. 
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tranquility

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

Ex: She found tranquility by the quiet lakeside. 
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devotee
devotee
[noun]

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

Ex: She is a devoted yoga practitioner and attends classes daily. 
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exhaustion

a feeling of extreme tiredness

Ex: She collapsed from exhaustion after the long hike. 
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hurdle
hurdle
[noun]

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

Ex: The biggest hurdle for the startup was securing enough funding to launch their product. 
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depletion
depletion
[noun]

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

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deficiency

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

Ex: The test showed a serious iron deficiency. 
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fortitude
fortitude
[noun]

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

Ex: Her fortitude during the long illness was truly inspiring. 
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compulsion

a strong and irresistible urge to do something

Ex: Even though he knew it was a bad idea, he felt a compulsion to call his ex late at night. 
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serenity
serenity
[noun]

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

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tenacity
tenacity
[noun]

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

Ex: Her tenacity helped her overcome numerous setbacks. 
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torment
torment
[noun]

extreme amount of pain or distress experienced either physically or mentally

Ex: The prisoner endured years of torment at the hands of his captors. 
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preoccupation

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 anguish

to experience intense physical or emotional pain or distress

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pinch
pinch
[noun]

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

Ex: Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the dish. 
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crumb
crumb
[noun]

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

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lapse
lapse
[noun]

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

Ex: There was a lapse in his memory regarding the details of the event. 
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ray
ray
[noun]

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

Ex: A ray of sunlight streamed through the window. 
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cold turkey

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. 
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weakness
weakness
[noun]

lack of power or ability to act effectively

Ex: The team's weakness was exposed during the final match. 
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adrenaline

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

Ex: When faced with danger, the body releases adrenaline, triggering the fight-or-flight response. 
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junkie
junkie
[noun]

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

Ex: The alley was often frequented by junkies looking for their next fix. 
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slave
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 [live] and [breathe] {sth}

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

Ex: He lives and breathes football. 
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