conventional wisdom
[noun]
a widely accepted opinion that is generally assumed to be true, often without questioning
Ex:
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principle
[noun]
a fundamental rule that is considered to be true and can serve as a basis for further reasoning or behavior
Ex:
The
principle
of
cause
and
effect
was
central
to
understanding
how
changes
in
one
area
can
impact
another
.
assumption
[noun]
an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof
Ex:
She
made
the
assumption
that
he
would
handle
the
project
alone
.
cross-cultural
[adjective]
involving or comparing two or more different cultures, especially to understand their differences or similarities
Ex:
They
conducted
a
cross-cultural
analysis
of
parenting
styles
.
objectivity
[noun]
the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings
Ex:
The
judge
's
objectivity
was
called
into
question
due to
his
personal
connection
to
the
case
.
negative
[adjective]
never considering the good qualities of someone or something and is often quick to lose hope
Ex:
It
's
important
to
avoid
surrounding
yourself
with
negative
people
that
bring
you
down
.
optimistic
[adjective]
having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen
Ex:
Despite
the
setbacks
,
he
stayed
optimistic
that
things
would
improve
.
pessimism
[noun]
the negative quality of having doubts about the future and expect the worst possible outcomes
Ex:
His
pessimism
made it
hard
for
him
to
enjoy
good
news
.
positive
[adjective]
feeling optimistic and thinking about the bright side of a situation
Ex:
The
team
remained
positive
in the face of
adversity
,
rallying
together
to
find
solutions
.
positivity
[noun]
the quality of being suggestive of a likely successful outcome
Ex:
The
report
's
positivity
about
market
trends
boosted
investor
confidence
.
skeptical
[adjective]
having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability
Ex:
As
a
scientist
,
Alex
approached
the
extraordinary
discovery
with
a
skeptical
mindset
until
further
evidence
was
provided
.
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wishful thinking
[noun]
the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening
Ex:
It
’s
wishful thinking
to
believe
that
he
’ll
change
his
habits
overnight
.
temptation
[noun]
the wish to do or have something, especially something improper or foolish
Ex:
He
struggled
with
the
temptation
to
procrastinate
instead of
starting
his
important
assignment
early
.
perception
[noun]
the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something
Ex:
His
perception
of
the
situation
was
affected
by
previous
experiences
.
aspect
[noun]
a specific part or side of something that is worth considering
Ex:
She
approached
the
problem
from
a
creative
aspect
,
seeking
innovative
solutions
.
to [catch] sight of {sb/sth}
[phrase]
to suddenly or briefly see a thing or person
Ex:
I
finally
caught
sight
of
the
rare bird
I
'd
been
searching
for
in
the
forest
.
to overlook
[verb]
to not notice or see something
Ex:
The
supervisor
is
currently
overlooking
minor
discrepancies
to
prioritize
urgent
matters
.
to estimate
[verb]
to make an educated guess about how likely something is to happen
Ex:
Can
you
estimate
how
probable
it
is
for
the
event
to
be
canceled
?
exception
[noun]
a person or thing that does not follow a general rule or is excluded from a class or group
Ex:
The
rule
states
that
all
employees
must
clock in
by
9
AM
,
but
she
is
an
exception
due to
her
flexible
work hours
.
![to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46185/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth}")
to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth}
[phrase]
to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe
Ex:
The
teacher
reminded
the
students
to
keep
an
eye
on
the
clock
so
they
would
finish
the
exam
on time
.
to spot
[verb]
to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so
Ex:
Can
you
spot
the
hidden
details
in
the
intricate
painting
?
to suspect
[verb]
to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof
Ex:
Considering
the
clouds
on
the
horizon
,
I
suspect
it
might
rain
this
afternoon
.
to view
[verb]
to carefully look at something
Ex:
The
scientist
is
viewing
the
microscopic
cells
under
the
microscope
.
proposition
[noun]
a suggestion, plan, or proposal, especially in business or negotiation contexts
Ex:
Investors
considered
the
proposition
carefully
before
committing
funds
.
to overcome
[verb]
to be strongly affected or overwhelmed by a particular feeling or emotion
Ex:
She
was
overcome
with
anger
after
the
unfair
treatment
.
pitfall
[noun]
an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger
Ex:
The
guide
warned
us
about
the
pitfalls
of
the
hiking
trail
.
to anticipate
[verb]
to expect or predict that something will happen
Ex:
The
scientist
anticipated
the
discovery
of
a
new
species
based on
research
findings
.
the best bet
[phrase]
the best or most possible thing or action that can help one achieve success in something
Ex:
wall
[noun]
a metaphorical barrier representing a difficult or awkward situation that impedes progress or resolution
Ex:
He
ran into
a
wall
when
trying
to
solve
the
complex
problem
.
conventional
[adjective]
following established practices or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used
Ex:
He
followed
a
conventional
career
path
,
working
his
way
up
through
the
corporate
ranks
over
several
years
.