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Insight - Advanced - Unit 9 - 9C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 9 - 9C in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "obsession", "endemic", "aversion", etc.

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Insight - Advanced
insistence

the act of strongly and persistently expressing or demanding something, often refusing to accept contrary opinions or suggestions

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restriction

a rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen

Ex: The new policy included a restriction on the amount of vacation time employees could take in a year.Ā 
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susceptibility

the tendency or capacity to be easily affected or influenced by something

Ex: Smokers have a higher susceptibility to lung cancer and other respiratory illnesses.Ā 
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association

an organization of people who have a common purpose

Ex: The local book association hosts monthly meetings at the community center.Ā 
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dependance

the state of relying heavily on someone or something, often unable to function without it

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obsession
obsession
[noun]

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

Ex: His obsession with cleanliness led him to clean his house multiple times a day.Ā 
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addiction
addiction
[noun]

a strong desire to do or have something

Ex: His addiction to video games kept him from focusing on his schoolwork.Ā 
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reliance
reliance
[noun]

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

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aversion
aversion
[noun]

a strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something

Ex: Despite her aversion to horror movies, her friends convinced her to watch one at the movie night.Ā 
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menace
menace
[noun]

someone or something that causes or is likely to cause danger or damage

Ex: The increasing pollution in the river is a serious menace to the local wildlife.Ā 
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conformity

the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution

Ex: The company values conformity to its strict dress code.Ā 
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fixation
fixation
[noun]

the act or process of securely attaching or fastening something in a stable position to prevent movement or displacement

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endemic
endemic
[Adjective]

relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people

Ex: Malaria is endemic to tropical regions, where the climate provides a suitable environment for the transmission of the disease.Ā 
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ailing
ailing
[Adjective]

suffering from an illness or injury

Ex: The ailing patient was admitted to the hospital for further examination and treatment.Ā 
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diagnosis
diagnosis
[noun]

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

Ex: The doctor provided a clear diagnosis after reviewing the test results.Ā 
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agonizing
agonizing
[Adjective]

causing a lot of difficulty, pain, distress, or discomfort

Ex: The agonizing wait for test results filled her with dread.Ā 
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chronic
chronic
[Adjective]

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

Ex: Mary's chronic asthma requires daily medication to control her symptoms.Ā 
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recovery
recovery
[noun]

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

Ex: He required several weeks of recovery after the operation.Ā 
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prognosis
prognosis
[noun]

a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

Ex: The doctor provided a favorable prognosis for the patient's recovery from pneumonia with prompt treatment.Ā 
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terminal
terminal
[Adjective]

(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death

Ex: Mary's grandmother was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and was placed in hospice care.Ā 
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