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

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - 6A - Part 2 in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "expel", "immoral", "detention", etc.

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unfortunate [adjective]

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

Ex: The team 's unfortunate loss in the championship game left the players feeling disappointed after a season of hard work .

helpful [adjective]

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

Ex: The helpful tool improved productivity by simplifying tasks .

unhelpful [adjective]

not providing any assistance in making a situation better or easier

Ex: The unhelpful attitude of the customer service representative frustrated the customers even more .

logical [adjective]

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

Ex: It 's logical to assume that if you practice regularly , your skills will improve over time .

unlogical [adjective]

lacking sense or reason

Ex: The rule was unlogical and made no sense .

moral [adjective]

concerned with right and wrong behavior

Ex: He faced a moral dilemma when asked to cover up unethical practices .

immoral [adjective]

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

Ex: The politician 's immoral behavior scandalized the public and damaged trust in the government .

practical [adjective]

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

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impractical [adjective]

impossible to do or achieve

Ex: His plan to swim across the ocean is highly impractical .

regular [adjective]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

Ex: The regular procedure for filing a report ensures that all information is correctly presented .

irregular [adjective]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

Ex: She arrived at irregular intervals to class , making it hard to catch up with the lessons .

safe [adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: The secure vault kept the valuable documents safe from theft .

unsafe [adjective]

having a high degree of risk or danger

Ex: The old minefield was marked as an unsafe area due to the risk of unexploded devices .

surprising [adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: It 's surprising how quickly the time has passed .

unsurprising [adjective]

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

Ex: The outcome was unsurprising , given how everything had been progressing .

tidy [adjective]

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

Ex: He appreciated the tidy layout of the spreadsheet , with columns and rows neatly aligned .

untidy [adjective]

not properly organized or cared for

Ex: His handwriting was so untidy that it was hard to read .

school [noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: She takes the bus to school every morning .

bad [adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: He apologized for the bad joke he made earlier .

behavior [noun]

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

Ex: I was disappointed by his behavior at the family dinner .

bully [noun]

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

Ex: Teachers must address cases of bullying by identifying the bully .

to cheat [verb]

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

Ex: The team is cheating in the game by communicating with each other through secret signals .

to expel [verb]

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

Ex: The teacher has the authority to expel disruptive students from the classroom .

to fight [verb]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Ex: The two animals fought over territory , growling loudly .

detention [noun]

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

Ex: She spent her detention time completing assignments in the classroom .

warning [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor gave him a stern warning about the risks of continuing his unhealthy habits .

to [play] truant [phrase]

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

Ex: She has played truant three times this month .

to suspend [verb]

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

Ex: The principal decided to suspend him for disrupting class repeatedly .

to swear [verb]

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

Ex: Upset by the news , she could n't help but swear under her breath .

to vandalize [verb]

to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

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punishment [noun]

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

Ex: The school implemented a new policy of restorative justice , focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment for student misbehavior .

crime [noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

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illiterate [adjective]

lacking the ability to read and write in any language

Ex: Literacy programs aim to reduce illiteracy by teaching basic reading and writing skills to illiterate populations .

fortunate [adjective]

experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

Ex: Their fortunate discovery of a hidden treasure changed their lives .

Insight - Pre-Intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1D	Vocabulary Insight 1
Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2D	Unit 2 - 2E
Vocabulary Insight 2	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3D
Vocabulary Insight 3	Unit 4 - 4A	Unit 4 - 4C	Unit 4 - 4D
Unit 4 - 4E	Vocabulary Insight 4	Unit 5 - 5A	Unit 5 - 5C
Unit 5 - 5D	Vocabulary Insight 5	Unit 6 - 6A - Part 1	Unit 6 - 6A - Part 2
Unit 6 - 6D	Vocabulary Insight 6	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7C
Unit 7 - 7D	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8B	Unit 8 - 8C
Unit 8 - 8D	Vocabulary Insight 8	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C
Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 9 - 9E	Vocabulary Insight 9	Unit 10 - 10A
Unit 10 - 10C	Unit 10 - 10D	Vocabulary Insight 10