Vocabulary Insight 6

used to say what is actually the truth or the fact about something

I'm not joking; I really saw a shooting star last night.

used to show complete agreement

"Are you sure this is safe?""Absolutely!"

to a moderate degree or extent

I was somewhat surprised by his reaction.

to want something to happen or be true

They hoped their team would win the championship.

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

She regretted not studying harder for the exam and wished she had put in more effort.

to a very great amount or degree

Her paintings are extremely impressive.

more than average, but not too much

I found the assignment fairly easy; I finished it in an hour.

to the fullest degree or extent, used for emphasis

The failure of the experiment left the scientists utterly perplexed.

in a small amount, extent, or level

He slightly adjusted the mirror before driving.

visually pleasing in a charming way

She looked pretty in her simple, elegant outfit.

to a great extent or degree

I find the math problems very difficult.

to the highest extent or capacity

I fully support your decision to resign.

in a definite, clear, and explicit manner

The company's spokesperson categorically denied the allegations of wrongdoing.

used to express strong emotions, concerns, or intensity of feeling

She was deeply moved by the kindness of strangers.

with great physical force, energy, or power

She pushed the heavy door strongly, forcing it open.

to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk

The lack of security exposed the company to cyberattacks.

to develop romantic feelings for someone

Despite their initial disagreements, she couldn't help but fall for him.

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places.

a list of things that need to be considered, solved, or done

The agenda for the workshop was packed with interesting discussions.

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

The investigation revealed widespread corruption within the government, with officials taking bribes.

the large words in the upper part of a page of a newspaper, article, etc.

The headline of today's newspaper reads, "Major Earthquake Strikes the City."

a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money

The email was part of a scam aimed at stealing personal information from unsuspecting users.

caused by or related to a virus

The doctor diagnosed her illness as a viral infection after conducting tests.

someone who watches or listens to everything that is happening without anyone noticing their presence

I wish I could be a fly on the wall during the high-stakes meeting to understand the decision-making process.

the raw material that is filmed by a video or movie camera

The security footage helped identify the thief.

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

Everyone at the party was surprised by the high score in the card game.

spoken descriptions given in a movie or a television show, etc. by a narrator that is not seen by the audience

The documentary featured a deep, soothing voice-over.

used to say that there is no doubt something is true or is the case

She is undoubtedly the best candidate for the job, given her experience and skills.

in a way that reflects integrity, fairness, or adherence to truth

He earned every cent of that bonus honestly, through hard work and perseverance

in a willing and unhesitant manner

She readily accepted the invitation to speak at the conference.

without being controlled or limited by others

After retirement, she traveled freely across Europe without a fixed itinerary.

in a manner that is characterized by genuine feelings and honesty

She sincerely apologized for the misunderstanding.

in a way that shows a good or optimistic attitude, expressing approval, joy, or support

She responded positively to the news of her promotion, expressing joy and gratitude.

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

to raise money for something by collecting small contributions from a large number of people, typically via the Internet

The startup decided to crowdfund its new product development through a popular online platform.