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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Insight - Advanced
poly- [prefix]

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

Ex:

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

Ex: He received treatment for his sprained ankle at the local polyclinic .
polygon [noun]

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

Ex: The stop sign is an example of an octagonal polygon .
polysyllabic [adjective]

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

Ex:

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

Ex: Polytheism is the belief in or worship of multiple gods .
polyglot [noun]

a person who can speak or understand multiple languages

Ex: As a polyglot , she enjoys learning new languages as a hobby .
extra- [prefix]

used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual

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an entity or being originating from or existing outside Earth

Ex: The spacecraft was designed to detect signals from extraterrestrials .
inter- [prefix]

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

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micro- [prefix]

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

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

Ex: Micro-organisms play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter .
macro- [prefix]

used to refer to something that is large-scale

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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 report highlights macroeconomic trends affecting global trade .
chrono- [prefix]

used to indicate a relation to time or its order

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chronological [adjective]

organized according to the order that the events occurred in

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neo- [prefix]

used to indicate something new, revived, or modern

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

Ex: Advances in nanotechnology have revolutionized electronics .
pan- [prefix]

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

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pandemic [noun]

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

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bi- [prefix]

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

bilateral [adjective]

involving or relating to two sides or parties

Ex: They held a bilateral meeting to discuss the terms of the partnership .
retro- [prefix]

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

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retroactive [adjective]

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

Ex: The court ’s decision had a retroactive impact on similar cases .
psycholinguistic [adjective]

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

Ex: Psycholinguistic theories seek to explain how language is represented and processed in the brain .
biochemical [adjective]

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

Ex: The biochemical composition of DNA determines an organism 's genetic makeup .
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: The sociocultural context of the region affects the way people celebrate holidays .
geopolitical [adjective]

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

Ex: His analysis of the situation takes into account the geopolitical interests of major world powers .
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: They specialize in microelectronic circuits for medical devices .
ray [noun]

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

Ex: A ray has a definite starting point but no end .
sphere [noun]

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

Ex: Spheres are often used in design for their smooth and harmonious appearance .
spiral [noun]

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

Ex: The tornado formed a destructive spiral as it swept across the plains , leaving devastation in its wake .
lozenge [noun]

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

Ex: The heraldic shield displayed a golden lozenge .
cone [noun]

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

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cube [noun]

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

Ex: The classroom had storage bins shaped like colorful cubes for organizing supplies .
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: She watched the crescent slowly grow each night as the moon waxed towards fullness .
radius [noun]

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

Ex: The architect calculated the radius of the dome to ensure its proportions were aesthetically pleasing .
arc [noun]

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

Ex: In a pie chart , each section can be represented by an arc of the circle .
ellipse [noun]

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

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 .
cylinder [noun]

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

Ex: The artist sculpted a beautiful marble cylinder as part of a modern art installation .

approval to begin a project

Ex: They received the green light to start filming the movie last week .
blue-collar [adjective]

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

Ex: Jobs in plumbing , carpentry , and welding are considered blue-collar occupations .
white-collar [adjective]

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

Ex: Many white-collar jobs require higher education or specialized training , such as a degree in business administration or computer science .

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The company 's financial statements showed that they were consistently in the red due to declining sales .

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

Ex: She looks forward to spending her golden years with her grandchildren .

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

Ex: The ethics of using animals in medical testing can be a gray area , as it involves balancing scientific progress with animal welfare .

occurring without prior warning

Ex: They decided to move to another city out of the blue , surprising all their friends .
red tape [noun]

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

Ex: They have been dealing with red tape for weeks , trying to get their visas approved for their trip .

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

Ex: The ship displayed a white flag to show that it was unarmed and seeking peace .

a period marked by good luck or success

Ex: The company is enjoying a purple patch with record-breaking sales .

in a distinctive and very successful way

Ex: She passed her exams with flying colors , achieving top scores in every subject .