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Insight - Advanced - Vocabulary Insight 10

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 10 in the Insight Advanced coursebook, such as "polyglot", "extraterrestrial", "chronological", etc.

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poly-
poly-
[prefix]

used to refer to multiple or various aspects or instances of a particular thing

Ex: The word "polyglot" refers to a person who speaks multiple languages. 
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polyclinic

a clinic or medical center that is not part of a hospital, where a wide variety of diseases and injuries are treated

Ex: She visited a polyclinic for her annual check-up. 
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polygon
polygon
[noun]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three or more straight sides

Ex: A triangle is the simplest type of polygon with three sides. 
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polysyllabic
polysyllabic
[Adjective]

(of a word) having multiple syllables, or specifically, having more than two syllables

Ex: The word "antidisestablishmentarianism" is a famously polysyllabic term. 
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polytheism

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

Ex: Polytheism was a common religious belief in many ancient civilizations, such as ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, where various gods and goddesses were worshiped. 
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polyglot
polyglot
[noun]

a person who can speak or understand multiple languages

Ex: She is a polyglot who speaks seven languages fluently. 
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extra-
extra-
[prefix]

used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual

Ex: She participates in many extracurricular activities, including soccer and drama club. 
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extraterrestrial

an entity or being originating from or existing outside Earth

Ex: The movie features an extraterrestrial who befriends a young boy. 
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inter-
inter-
[prefix]

used to indicate the relationship or interaction between two or more things or people

Ex: The conference encouraged interdepartmental collaboration. 
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micro-
micro-
[prefix]

used to indicate something on a very small scale or at a microscopic level

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micro-organism

a tiny living thing, like bacteria or fungi, that can only be seen using a microscope

Ex: The water sample was tested for harmful micro-organisms. 
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macro-
macro-
[prefix]

used to refer to something that is large-scale

Ex: The study focuses on macroevolution, exploring the large-scale changes that occur over long periods of time. 
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macroeconomic
macroeconomic
[Adjective]

relating to the study or analysis of the overall economy, including aspects such as national income, inflation, employment, and economic growth

Ex: The government implemented macroeconomic policies to stabilize the economy. 
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chrono-
chrono-
[prefix]

used to indicate a relation to time or its order

Ex: The historian specialized in chronology, meticulously documenting the sequence of historical events. 
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chronological
chronological
[Adjective]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

Ex: The historical events were presented in chronological order. 
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neo-
neo-
[prefix]

used to indicate something new, revived, or modern

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nanotechnology

the study of working with incredibly tiny materials and devices to create new technologies and applications

Ex: Nanotechnology is used to create stronger materials. 
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pan-
pan-
[prefix]

used to indicate inclusion or involvement of all or a wide range of elements, groups, or areas

Ex: A pan-European agreement covers multiple countries across the continent. 
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pandemic
pandemic
[noun]

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

Ex: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every person on the planet. 
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bi-
bi-
[prefix]

used to indicate the presence of two of something, or that something has two parts or aspects

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bilateral
bilateral
[Adjective]

involving or relating to two sides or parties

Ex: The two countries signed a bilateral agreement to enhance trade relations. 
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retro-
retro-
[prefix]

used to describe styles, trends, or designs that are inspired by earlier decades or cultural periods

Ex: She loves listening to retro-pop songs from the 80s and 90s. 
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retroactive
retroactive
[Adjective]

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

Ex: The new tax law is retroactive to the beginning of the year. 
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psycholinguistic
psycholinguistic
[Adjective]

relating to the study of how the mind processes language, combining psychology and linguistics

Ex: Psycholinguistic studies investigate how children acquire language skills and develop linguistic competence. 
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biochemical
biochemical
[Adjective]

referring to processes or substances related to the chemical reactions that occur within living organisms

Ex: Biochemical reactions in cells produce energy for cellular processes. 
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sociocultural
sociocultural
[Adjective]

related to the social and cultural aspects of a society, emphasizing the influence of social factors, norms, and cultural practices on individuals and communities

Ex: Sociocultural factors can shape the way people interact in a community. 
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geopolitical
geopolitical
[Adjective]

related to the influence and interactions of geographical factors on political decisions, relationships, and strategies among nations

Ex: Geopolitical tensions between neighboring countries have led to border disputes and military conflicts. 
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microelectronic
microelectronic
[Adjective]

pertaining to the design of small electronic components, circuits, and systems that enable the creation of compact and high-performing electronic devices

Ex: Microelectronic devices are crucial in the design of modern smartphones. 
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ray
ray
[noun]

a straight line that starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction

Ex: The geometry teacher drew a ray from point A through point B. 
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sphere
sphere
[noun]

(in geometry) a three-dimensional surface where all points are equidistant from a center

Ex: The planet was modeled as a sphere for calculations. 
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spiral
spiral
[noun]

(geometry) a curved shape or design that gradually winds around a center or axis

Ex: The staircase in the old mansion featured an elegant spiral that ascended to the upper floors. 
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lozenge
lozenge
[noun]

(geometry) a four-sided figure with opposite equal angles, forming a diamond shape

Ex: The pattern on the floor was made of blue and white lozenges. 
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cone
cone
[noun]

(geometry) a three dimensional shape with a circular base that rises to a single point

Ex: The traffic cones were placed along the road to redirect vehicles during the construction work. 
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cube
cube
[noun]

a three-dimensional figure made of six square or rectangular faces

Ex: The storage box was shaped like a cube. 
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crescent
crescent
[noun]

a curved shape with narrow points at the ends that appears wider in the middle, like the shape of the moon in its first and last quarters

Ex: The moon hung low in the sky, its slender crescent casting a gentle light. 
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radius
radius
[noun]

the length of a straight line drawn from the center of a circle to any point on its outer boundary

Ex: The radius of a circle is half the length of its diameter, extending from the center to any point on the circumference. 
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arc
arc
[noun]

(geometry) a part of a circle, which is curved

Ex: In a circle, a minor arc is shorter than a major arc. 
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ellipse
ellipse
[noun]

(geometry) a closed plane curve that has two focal points

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tangent
tangent
[noun]

(mathematics) the ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a triangle that has one angle of 90°

Ex: If the tangent of an angle is 1, it means the height and base of our triangle are the same. 
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cylinder
cylinder
[noun]

(geometry) a solid or hollow shape with two circular bases at each end and straight parallel sides

Ex: The glass on the table was in the shape of a tall, slender cylinder. 
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green light

approval to begin a project

Ex: The board finally gave us the green light to launch the project. 
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blue-collar
blue-collar
[Adjective]

relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades

Ex: Many blue-collar workers are employed in factories, construction sites, or warehouses, where they use their hands and tools to complete tasks. 
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white-collar
white-collar
[Adjective]

relating to jobs or workers who perform professional, managerial, or administrative tasks, typically in office settings

Ex: Jobs in fields like marketing, human resources, and customer service are often considered white-collar occupations. 
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(in|into) the red
in the red
[phrase]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: After months of overspending, the company slipped into the red. 
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golden years

a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

Ex: They moved to the coast to enjoy their golden years. 
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gray area
gray area
[noun]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

Ex: The new rule leaves too many gray areas for teachers. 
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out of the blue

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The invitation to the party came out of the blue, and I couldn't believe my luck. 
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red tape
red tape
[noun]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

Ex: The project was delayed for months because of red tape. 
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white flag

a universal symbol of surrender or truce, used to indicate the intention to cease fighting or negotiate peace

Ex: The soldiers raised a white flag to signal their surrender. 
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purple patch

a period marked by good luck or success

Ex: The team has been going through a purple patch, winning all their recent games. 
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with flying colors

in a distinctive and very successful way

Ex: She passed the exam with flying colors. 
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