Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 2 - 2C

providing clear and final evidence or proof, leaving no doubt or uncertainty

in a way that clearly shows or proves something without doubt or uncertainty

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

in a way that expresses disapproval or fault-finding

to draw a logical inference or outcome based on established premises or evidence

a decision reached after thoroughly considering all relevant information

to start to be

in a way that relates to the inherent origin or source

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

the skill of being able to come up with unique and innovative ideas or actions

a practical and straightforward way of looking at things that focuses on what is actually happening rather than what we wish would happen

concerned with or based on something that is practical and achievable in reality

the true state of the world and the true nature of things, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

having actual existence and not imaginary

to a high degree, used for emphasis

in a practical and factual way

to know who a person or what an object is, because we have heard, seen, etc. them before

the act of accepting that something exists, is true or legal

in a way that can be easily identified or distinguished

able to be identified or distinguished from other things or people

to make something physically or structurally less strong or sturdy

lack of power or ability to act effectively

structurally fragile or lacking durability

in a physically feeble manner

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

a strong liking for one option or choice over another based on personal taste, favor, etc.

more desirable or favored compared to other options

in a way that shows a liking or a priority for something over others

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

the process of evaluating, assessing, or deciding about a person, situation, or event

based on or relying on careful consideration and assessment

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

in a careful, trustworthy, or reasonable manner

to make someone do something using reasoning, arguments, etc.

a formal declaration by which someone is found guilty of a crime in a court of law

having a strong belief in something

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

in a manner that persuades others to believe something is true, real, or valid