Insight advanced L3 unit 2

Present (adjective)

Existing or happening now; being in a particular place.

All the staff members were present at the meeting. (place)

The memory of her brother’s death is still present in her mind. (memory)

The present situation of the millions of people who are suffering poverty and disease (time)

Understandable (Adjective)

Easy to understand or accept;

Her reaction was completely understandable given the situation.

Concerned (adjective)

Worried or anxious about something; involved or affected.

I'm really concerned about his behavior lately.

Remarkable (adjective)

Worthy of attention; very unusual or impressive.

She showed remarkable improvement in a short time.

Proper (adjective)

Correct or suitable for a particular purpose or situation.

Please wear proper attire to the formal dinner.

Vast (adjective)

Very large in size, amount, or extent.

They explored the vast desert for days.

Classic (adjective)

Typical and traditional; recognized as being of high quality or lasting value.

That’s a classic example of good storytelling.

Distressing (adjective)

Causing sadness, anxiety, or worry.

It was a distressing sight to see the injured animals.

Involved (adjective)

Taking part in something; complicated or detailed.

She was deeply involved in the planning process.

Fascinating (adjective)

Extremely interesting or captivating.

The documentary was absolutely fascinating.

Visible (adjective)

Able to be seen.

The stars were clearly visible in the night sky.

Stolen (adjective)

Taken without permission or illegally.

He reported his stolen wallet to the police.

Deep (adjective)

Extending far down or inward; intense or profound.

They had a deep conversation about life.

Overwhelming (adjective)

Very intense; too much to handle.

The support from fans was overwhelming.

Responsible (adjetive)

Having a duty to deal with something or take care of someone.

She is responsible for organizing the event.

Imaginable (adjective)

Possible to imagine or think of.

They tried every imaginable method to fix the issue.

Special (adjective)

Better or more important than usual; different from the rest.

Today is a special day for our family.

Step up to the mark (idiom)

To take responsibility or meet expectations, especially in a difficult situation.

When the team leader quit, Sarah stepped up to the mark and took charge.

Go with the flow (idiom)

To accept a situation without trying to change or control it.

I had no plans for the weekend, so I just went with the flow.

Bow down to (phrasal verb)

To give in or submit to someone or something, often unwillingly.

He refused to bow down to pressure from the media.

Take the initiative (verbal expression)

To be the first to take action without waiting for others.

She took the initiative to organize the meeting.

Follow someone´s lead (idiom)

To do what someone else is doing; to imitate or be guided by someone.

The younger players followed the captain’s lead.

Go against the grain (idiom)

To do something different from what is usually done or what is expected.

Contra tu naturaleza, valores o forma habitual de actuar.

It goes against the grain to lie, but I had no choice.

Buck the trend (idiom)

To do the opposite of what most people are doing; to go against common behavior or direction.

Contra la multitud o una tendencia social.

While most shops are closing, this one is bucking the trend and opening more branches.