Thinking and learning 3
27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| originality | being new and creative | Her work shows great originality. |
| outlook | a way of thinking about life; also what is likely to happen | She has a positive outlook. |
| overlap | a part that two things share | There is some overlap between the two jobs. |
| perception | the way you understand something; also noticing with the senses | Our perception of risk is often wrong. |
| perspective | a way of thinking about something | Try to see it from my perspective. |
| plot | the story of a film or book; also a secret plan | The film has a complicated plot. |
| point of view | an opinion; also a way of looking at something | From my point of view, it's a good idea. |
| probe | an investigation; also a spacecraft without people | The police launched a probe. |
| projection | a prediction; also showing images on a screen | Projections show slow growth. |
| psychology | the study of the mind and behaviour | She studies psychology. |
| racism | unfair treatment of people because of their race | We must fight racism. |
| realization | suddenly understanding something; also achieving something | The realization hit me. |
| recollection | a memory | I have no recollection of that day. |
| regard | respect; also attention; regards: good wishes | Give my regards to your mother. |
| relativity | Einstein's theory about space, time and movement | Einstein developed the theory of relativity. |
| restriction | a rule that limits something | There are restrictions on parking. |
| salesmanship | skill at selling | His salesmanship is impressive. |
| scent | a nice smell; also an animal's smell | The scent of roses filled the room. |
| scheme | an official plan; also a secret dishonest plan | It's a scheme to help young people. |
| self-confidence | belief in your own abilities | She lacks self-confidence. |
| statistics | numbers that give information; also the science of numbers | Statistics show a rise in crime. |
| stereotype | a fixed, often unfair idea about a group of people | That's just a stereotype. |
| stimulant | something that gives more energy, like coffee | Caffeine is a stimulant. |
| strand | a single thin piece of hair or thread | She had a strand of grey hair. |
| temptation | a strong wish to do something you shouldn't | I couldn't resist the temptation. |
| understanding | knowledge of something; also sympathy; also an agreement | He has a good understanding of maths. |
| will | determination; also a legal document saying who gets your property after death | She has a strong will. |