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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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Insight - Pre-Intermediate
unfortunate
unfortunate
[Adjective]

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

Ex: Unfortunate accidents can happen at any time , which is why it 's important to always prioritize safety .
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helpful
helpful
[Adjective]

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

Ex: A helpful tip can save time and effort during a project .
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unhelpful
unhelpful
[Adjective]

not providing any assistance in making a situation better or easier

Ex: The unhelpful advice from friends only confused her more about which decision to make .
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logical
logical
[Adjective]

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

Ex: They made a logical decision based on the data , avoiding emotional bias in their choice .
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unlogical
unlogical
[Adjective]

lacking sense or reason

Ex: His fear of technology seemed unlogical to his friends .
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moral
moral
[Adjective]

concerned with right and wrong behavior

Ex: They debated the moral implications of genetic engineering in the medical field .
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immoral
immoral
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Deliberately causing harm to innocent beings is universally condemned as immoral conduct .
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practical
practical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They designed a practical solution to reduce energy consumption in the building .
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impractical
impractical
[Adjective]

impossible to do or achieve

Ex: Expecting toddlers to sit still for an hour is quite impractical.
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regular
regular
[Adjective]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

Ex: The store has regular business hours , opening at 9 AM and closing at 5 PM .
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irregular
irregular
[Adjective]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

Ex: Her irregular speech pattern puzzled her colleagues , who found it difficult to understand her .
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safe
safe
[Adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .
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unsafe
unsafe
[Adjective]

having a high degree of risk or danger

Ex: The travelers feel unsafe when passing through the deserted alley at night .
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surprising
surprising
[Adjective]

causing a feeling of shock, disbelief, or wonder

Ex: The surprising kindness of strangers made her day .
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unsurprising
unsurprising
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her unsurprising reaction showed that she had anticipated what was coming .
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tidy
tidy
[Adjective]

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

Ex: She always kept her purse tidy, with items neatly arranged and easily accessible.
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untidy
untidy
[Adjective]

not properly organized or cared for

Ex: Untidy clothes were piled on the chair in the corner of the room .
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school
school
[noun]

a place where children learn things from teachers

Ex: We study different subjects like math , science , and English at school.
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bad
bad
[Adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: The hotel room was bad, with dirty sheets and a broken shower .
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behavior
behavior
[noun]

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

Ex: We are monitoring the patient 's behavior closely for any changes .
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bully
bully
[noun]

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

Ex: The bully was given a warning for his behavior .
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to cheat
to cheat
[Verb]

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

Ex: Last night , he cheated in the poker game by marking cards .
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to expel
to expel
[Verb]

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

Ex: The school expelled him for cheating .
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to fight
to fight
[Verb]

to take part in a violent physical action against someone

Ex: The gang members fought in the street , causing chaos .
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detention
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: Detention is often used as a disciplinary measure to deter students from breaking school rules .
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warning
warning
[noun]

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

Ex: The warning lights on the dashboard indicated a potential problem with the engine.
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to [play] truant

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

Ex: The students decided to play truant and go to the park instead of attending their afternoon classes.
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to suspend

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

Ex: After the fight , he was suspended for three days .
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to swear
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 .
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to vandalize

to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

Ex: The police arrested individuals for vandalizing street signs and traffic signals .
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punishment

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

Ex: He accepted his punishment without complaint .
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crime
crime
[noun]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .
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illiterate
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 .
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fortunate
fortunate
[Adjective]

experiencing good luck or favorable circumstances

Ex: They considered themselves fortunate for having such a generous and understanding boss .
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