Thinking and learning 1
28 English words (level B2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| analogy | a comparison that shows how two things are similar | He used an analogy to explain the idea. |
| artistry | great skill in art or performance | We admired the artistry of the dancers. |
| assessment | judging the quality or value of something | The final assessment is an exam. |
| assurance | a promise; also confidence | He gave me his assurance. |
| astronomy | the study of stars and planets | He is interested in astronomy. |
| attribute | a quality or feature | Patience is an important attribute for a teacher. |
| audition | a short performance to show you are good enough for a role | She has an audition for the play. |
| axis | an imaginary line through the middle of something that turns; also a line on a graph | The earth turns on its axis. |
| bewilderment | great confusion | She stared in bewilderment. |
| biotechnology | using living cells to make products, like medicines | He works in biotechnology. |
| coma | a long deep state like sleep caused by injury or illness | He was in a coma for a week. |
| component | one part of something | The factory makes car components. |
| comprehension | understanding | We did a reading comprehension exercise. |
| conception | an idea or understanding; also the start of a pregnancy | He has no conception of how hard it is. |
| consciousness | being awake and aware; also awareness | He lost consciousness after the fall. |
| cornerstone | the most important part on which everything else is based | Trust is the cornerstone of a good relationship. |
| decomposition | the process of rotting | Heat speeds up decomposition. |
| dilemma | a situation where you must choose between two difficult options | I'm in a dilemma. |
| discipline | training people to follow rules; also self-control; also a subject of study | The school has strict discipline. |
| disregard | not paying attention to something | He showed complete disregard for safety. |
| distraction | something that takes your attention away | The TV is a distraction. |
| electronics | the technology of electronic devices; also the devices | He studies electronics. |
| estimate | a guess of a number or cost | Get an estimate before the repair. |
| ethic | a set of moral beliefs | She has a strong work ethic. |
| exception | something that doesn't follow the rule | Everyone came, with the exception of Tom. |
| expectation | a belief that something will happen; also a hope about how good something will be | The film didn't meet my expectations. |
| faculty | a department of a university; also a natural ability of the mind or body | She works in the Faculty of Law. |
| faith | strong trust; also religious belief | I have faith in you. |