Thinking and learning 2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| economics | the study of how money, goods and services work | He studied economics at university. |
| element | a part of something; also a basic chemical substance | Trust is an important element of friendship. |
| essence | the most important quality of something | Time is of the essence. |
| eyesight | the ability to see | My eyesight is getting worse. |
| fancy | a liking for something | She took a fancy to the old house. |
| fantasy | something you imagine that is not real | She lives in a fantasy world. |
| genetics | the study of genes | She is an expert in genetics. |
| geography | the study of countries, land, weather and people | We learn geography at school. |
| geology | the study of rocks and the earth | He studies geology. |
| impression | an idea or feeling you get about someone or something | She made a good impression at the interview. |
| inquiry | a question asking for information; also an official investigation | We received many inquiries about the job. |
| insight | a clear understanding of something | The book gives an insight into life in China. |
| intention | something you plan to do | I have no intention of leaving. |
| investigation | an official search for the facts | The police started an investigation. |
| judgment | an opinion after thinking; also the ability to make good decisions | I trust your judgment. |
| limitation | a rule or fact that limits something | Everyone has their limitations. |
| logic | a sensible way of thinking | There's no logic in his plan. |
| mathematics | the study of numbers and shapes | She teaches mathematics. |
| meditation | sitting quietly to calm your mind | Meditation helps me relax. |
| notion | an idea or belief | I have no notion of what he means. |
| objective | a goal | Our main objective is to increase sales. |
| obstacle | something that blocks the way or makes progress difficult | Language can be an obstacle. |
| pattern | a design of repeated shapes; also a regular way something happens | The dress has a flower pattern. |
| pharmacy | a shop where medicines are sold | Get the medicine at the pharmacy. |
| philosophy | the study of ideas about life, truth and knowledge; also a set of beliefs | She studied philosophy at university. |
| physics | the science of energy, force, light and heat | Physics is a difficult subject. |
| pick | a choice; take your pick: choose | Take your pick of the cakes. |
| policy | a plan or set of rules made by a government or company | The company has a no-smoking policy. |
| possibility | something that might happen | There's a possibility of rain. |