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

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

Ex: The rental agreement included a restriction on subletting the apartment without the landlord ’s approval .
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the tendency or capacity to be easily affected or influenced by something

Ex: Areas with high poverty levels tend to have greater susceptibility to pollution-related illnesses
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an organization of people who have a common purpose

Ex: Associations often offer workshops and conferences to their members .
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the state of relying heavily on someone or something, often unable to function without it

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obsession
[noun]

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

Ex: The obsession with celebrity culture often leads people to ignore their own personal growth .
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addiction
[noun]

a strong desire to do or have something

Ex: She developed an addiction to reading mystery novels , finishing one every week .
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reliance
[noun]

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

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aversion
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a strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something

Ex: The child developed an aversion to broccoli after a bad experience .
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menace
[noun]

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

Ex: The invasive plant species posed a menace to the native vegetation in the region .
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the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution

Ex: The new regulation enforced conformity across all departments .
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fixation
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the act or process of securely attaching or fastening something in a stable position to prevent movement or displacement

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

Ex: The government implemented vaccination campaigns to address endemic diseases such as measles and polio, aiming to achieve herd immunity within the population.
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ailing
[Adjective]

suffering from an illness or injury

Ex: Sarah's ailing aunt relied on daily medication to manage her heart condition.
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diagnosis
[noun]

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

Ex: Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough examination and multiple tests .
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agonizing
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The long , agonizing hours of labor were finally over .
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chronic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Sarah 's chronic migraine headaches often last for days , despite trying different medications .
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recovery
[noun]

the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or disease

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prognosis
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a professional opinion regarding the likely course of an illness

Ex: The veterinarian discussed the prognosis for the cat 's kidney disease , outlining potential treatment options and expected outcomes .
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terminal
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(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death

Ex: Emily 's grandfather 's terminal condition made it difficult for him to perform even simple daily tasks .
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