Thinking and learning 1
29 English words (level B1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| acceptance | agreeing to take something; also believing something is true or right | I sent my acceptance of the job offer. |
| acquaintance | a person you know a little, but not a close friend | He's not a friend, just an acquaintance. |
| agenda | a list of things to discuss at a meeting | What's on the agenda today? |
| aim | something you want to achieve | Our aim is to finish by Friday. |
| alternative | another choice | Is there an alternative to driving? |
| appreciation | being thankful; also understanding the value of something | We gave him a gift to show our appreciation. |
| arithmetic | doing sums with numbers | Children learn arithmetic at school. |
| arrangement | a plan; also the way things are put in order | We made arrangements for the trip. |
| aspect | one part or side of a situation | We discussed every aspect of the plan. |
| awareness | knowing about something | We need more awareness of the dangers. |
| belief | a feeling that something is true | We respect religious beliefs. |
| biochemistry | the study of chemistry in living things | She is studying biochemistry. |
| biology | the science of living things | Biology is my favourite subject. |
| breakthrough | an important new discovery or success | Scientists made a breakthrough in cancer research. |
| burden | something difficult or heavy that you have to deal with | I don't want to be a burden to my family. |
| certainty | being sure | There is no certainty that he will win. |
| characteristic | a typical quality of someone or something | Honesty is his best characteristic. |
| chemistry | the science of what substances are made of and how they change | She teaches chemistry. |
| common sense | the ability to make good, practical decisions | Use your common sense. |
| compound | something made of two or more parts; also an area with buildings and a fence | 'Toothbrush' is a compound noun. |
| concept | an idea | The concept of time is hard to explain. |
| conclusion | a decision after thinking; also the end of something | What is your conclusion? |
| confidence | believing in yourself; also trust | She speaks with confidence. |
| confirmation | a statement that something is true or certain | I got an email confirmation. |
| consideration | careful thought; also thinking about other people's feelings | After careful consideration, I said yes. |
| curiosity | wanting to know about something | I opened the box out of curiosity. |
| democracy | a system where people choose their government by voting | We live in a democracy. |
| distinction | a difference; also a high grade | She passed with distinction. |
| distribution | giving or sharing things among people | The distribution of food took hours. |