Insight Pre-Intermediate "Unit 6 - 6A - Part 2" Vocabulary

unfortunate

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experiencing something bad due to bad luck

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It was unfortunate that the event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, as many people had been looking forward to it.

She found it unfortunate that her favorite restaurant closed down just as she was planning to celebrate her birthday there.

helpful

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offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

unhelpful

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not providing any assistance in making a situation better or easier

helpful

logical

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based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

illogical

unlogical

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lacking sense or reason

logical

moral

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concerned with right and wrong behavior

immoral

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acting in a way that goes against accepted moral standards or principles

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practical

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focused on actions and real-life use, rather than on just ideas or theories

impractical

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impossible to do or achieve

practical

regular

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following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

irregular

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not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

safe

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protected from any danger

dangerous

unsafe

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having a high degree of risk or danger

safe

surprising

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causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

unsurprising

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not causing surprise or unexpectedness, usually because it was already known or predicted

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tidy

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having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

untidy

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not properly organized or cared for

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school

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a place where children learn things from teachers

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bad

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having a quality that is not satisfying

good

behavior

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the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

bully

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a person who likes to threaten, scare, or hurt others, particularly people who are weaker

Who is a "bully"?

A bully is a person who repeatedly uses force, threats, or hurtful words to intimidate, control, or harm others. This behavior often causes the person targeted to feel scared, powerless, or inferior. Bullies typically choose victims based on personal characteristics such as appearance, actions, or social status, and their actions can lead to emotional, physical, or psychological damage. Such behavior is widely considered harmful and unacceptable, and many efforts are made to prevent it in various environments, like schools, workplaces, and online spaces.

to cheat

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to win or gain an advantage in a game, competition, etc. by breaking rules or acting unfairly

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to expel

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to force someone to leave a place, organization, etc.

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to fight

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to take part in a violent physical action against someone

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detention

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a type of punishment for students who have done something wrong and as a result, they cannot go home at the same time as others

What is "detention"?

Detention is a disciplinary action where a student is required to stay at school beyond regular hours as a consequence for misbehavior or failure to follow rules. During detention, the student is typically expected to sit quietly, complete assignments, or reflect on their actions. Detention can vary in length, from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the severity of the offense. It is often used as a corrective measure to discourage further misbehavior and to encourage responsibility and respect for rules.

warning

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a message or sign given to someone to indicate that something dangerous, harmful, or undesirable may happen

to play truant

phrase

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to skip school or work without permission or without a valid reason

to suspend

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to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

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to swear

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to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions

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to vandalize

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to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

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punishment

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the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

crime

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an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

illiterate

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lacking the ability to read and write in any language

literate

fortunate

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experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

unfortunate

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