Insight Upper-Intermediate Unit 5 Template

abuse

The harmful or cruel treatment of a person or animal, or the improper use of something.

to add on

To include something extra or attach something additional.

as far as I know

Used to say that you believe something is true, although you are not completely certain.

as soon as possible

As quickly as it is possible or practical to do something.

at some point

At an unspecified time, either in the past or future.

back cover

The outside cover at the back of a book.

barrier

Something that prevents movement, progress, communication, or access.

to be right back

To return very soon, usually after leaving for a short time.

bibliography

A list of books, articles, and other sources used when researching or writing something.

to brush up on

To practise and improve a skill or subject that you learned previously.

by the way

Used to introduce an additional or less important piece of information.

bye for now

A friendly way of saying goodbye when you expect to speak to someone again soon.

captivating

So interesting or attractive that it holds your attention completely.

to carry on

To continue doing something.

to cheer on

To encourage someone by shouting or showing support, especially during a competition.

to climb the career ladder

To gradually move into more important or better-paid positions at work.

to come a long way

To make a lot of progress or improve greatly over time.

complex

Complicated and involving many different parts, ideas, or factors.

contents page

A page in a book that lists its chapters or sections and the pages where they begin.

disrespectful

Showing a lack of respect for someone or something.

dust jacket

A removable paper cover around a hardback book, usually with information and pictures on it.

eloquent

Able to express ideas clearly, effectively, and persuasively, especially when speaking or writing.

to embed

To put something firmly inside something else, or include digital content within a webpage or document.

to embolden

To make someone feel more confident or courageous.

to empower

To give someone the confidence, authority, or ability to do something.

to enable

To make it possible for someone or something to do something.

to enclose

To put something inside an envelope, container, or surrounding area.

to encode

To change information into a particular form so that it can be stored, transmitted, or understood by a system.

to encourage

To give someone support, confidence, or hope to do something.

to enlarge

To make something bigger or increase its size.

to enrage

To make someone extremely angry.

to ensure

To make certain that something happens or is true.

to entitle

To give someone the right to have or do something; also, to give a work a particular title.

to entrust

To give someone responsibility for something important because you trust them.

expressive

Showing thoughts or feelings clearly through words, actions, or facial expressions.

fascinating

Extremely interesting and able to hold your attention.

to follow in somebody's footsteps

To do the same job or follow a similar path in life as someone you admire.

for your information

Used to give someone information that you think they should know.

from my point of view

Used to introduce your personal opinion about something.

front cover

The outside cover at the front of a book.

gesture

A movement of the hands, head, or body used to communicate an idea or feeling.

glossary

A list of specialised or difficult words with explanations of their meanings, usually at the end of a book.

gripping

Very exciting or interesting and difficult to stop reading, watching, or listening to.

hardback

A book with a strong, rigid cover rather than a flexible paper cover.

imposter syndrome

The feeling that you are not as capable as others think and that you may be exposed as a fraud.

imprinting page

The page in a book containing publishing information such as the publisher, edition, and copyright details.

in my humble opinion

A polite or slightly humorous way of introducing your personal opinion.

index

An alphabetical list of subjects, names, or terms in a book, with the pages where they appear.

injustice

A situation in which someone is treated unfairly or denied their rights.

insightful

Showing a deep and accurate understanding of a person, situation, or subject.

intricate

Having many small parts or details that are arranged in a complicated way.

to keep on

To continue doing something, especially despite difficulties or interruptions.

to land a job

To succeed in getting a job, especially one that was difficult to obtain.

to laugh out loud

To laugh audibly rather than silently; often written as LOL in informal communication.

let me know

An informal way of asking someone to tell you something or give you information.

to manage your finances

To organise and control your money, including spending, saving, and budgeting.

to move on

To leave a situation behind and begin dealing with something new.

moving

Causing strong emotions, especially sadness, sympathy, or compassion.

on the point of

Very close to doing or experiencing something.

paperback

A book with a flexible paper or card cover.

perceptive

Good at noticing and understanding things that are not obvious.

pinnacle

The highest or most successful point of something.

to point out

To draw attention to something or make someone aware of an important fact.

protagonist

The main character in a story, play, film, or novel.

random

Chosen, happening, or occurring without a particular plan, pattern, or purpose.

to resonate

To produce a strong feeling of connection or meaning for someone.

riveting

Extremely interesting or exciting, so that it holds your attention completely.

sarcastic

Using words that mean the opposite of what you really intend, often to mock or criticise someone.

to slip on

To put on a piece of clothing or footwear quickly and easily.

spine

The narrow outer edge of a book where the front and back covers meet.

to switch on

To start a machine, light, or electrical device by pressing a button or moving a switch.

to take on

To accept a job, responsibility, task, or challenge.

take your point

Used to show that you understand or accept someone's argument, even if you do not completely agree.

thanks in advance

A polite expression used when thanking someone for something you are asking them to do.

the point is

Used to introduce the main idea or most important fact in what you are saying.

title page

The page near the beginning of a book that gives its title, author, and usually publishing information.

too much information

Used humorously to say that someone has shared more personal or unnecessary detail than you wanted to hear.

touching

Causing feelings of sympathy, sadness, affection, or warmth.

to transcend

To go beyond the usual limits or level of something.

universal

Existing or applying everywhere or to everyone.

up to a point

Partly or to a certain degree, but not completely.