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Insight - Advanced - Vocabulary Insight 9

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 9 in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "torment", "well-qualified", "neck and neck", etc.

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well-qualified
well-qualified
[Adjective]

having the necessary skills, experience, or education for a specific job or task

Ex: She is well-qualified for the managerial position. 
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enthusiastic
enthusiastic
[Adjective]

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

Ex: His enthusiastic support for the project helped drive it to success. 
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to motivate

to make someone eager or determined to do something by giving them encouragement or incentive

Ex: Good teachers motivate students to keep learning. 
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to point
to point
[Verb]

to aim or direct something in a particular direction or towards a specific target

Ex: She pointed the flashlight towards the dark alley to illuminate the path ahead. 
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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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serenity
serenity
[noun]

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

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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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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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exhaustion

a feeling of extreme tiredness

Ex: She collapsed from exhaustion after the long hike. 
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to [race] against (time|the clock)

to work as fast as possible to get something done within a very limited time

Ex: We are racing against the clock to finish the project before the deadline. 
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neck and neck

used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The two runners were neck and neck until the final few meters. 
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in the running

having a chance to win or succeed, particularly in a competition or selection

Ex: She is still in the running for the manager position. 
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to [break|kick] the habit

to put a stop to one's habit, particularly one that is harmful or dangerous

Ex: It took him years to kick the habit, but he finally quit smoking. 
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par for the course

used of a situation, outcome, or behavior that is considered typical, expected, or unsurprising given the circumstances

Ex: Delays are par for the course when you work with that supplier. 
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hands down
hands down
[phrase]

in a way that is effortless or easy

Ex: She won the final hands down. 
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to [level] the playing field

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The point of this legislation is to level the playing field for those who have typically found it harder to access public funding. 
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to [set] the pace

to set a high standard or example for others to follow

Ex: Her dedication to excellence set the pace for the entire team. 
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Insight - Advanced
Vocabulary Insight 9Unit 10 - 10AUnit 10 - 10CVocabulary Insight 10
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