English Words for "Evaluation and Opinion" | B2 Vocabulary

account

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a general description of an idea, a theory, or an event

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Her account of the historical event provided a new perspective on the cause of the conflict.

The newspaper published an account of the witness's experiences during the accident.

to approve

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to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

disapprove

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approval

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a formal agreement to something

disapproval

to assess

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to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

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assessment

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the act of judging or evaluating someone or something carefully based on specific standards or principles

to associate

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to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

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to assume

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to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

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case

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a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument

common sense

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/kˈɑːmən sˈɛns/

the ability to make sound judgments and think in a practical way

What does "common sense" mean?

Common sense refers to the ability to use practical and logical thinking to make good decisions in everyday life. It means understanding what is reasonable and what is not, and using basic knowledge and experience to make judgments and solve problems. Common sense helps people to navigate daily situations and make decisions based on what is most sensible and practical. It is an important skill to have and can be applied to a variety of situations, from personal relationships to work settings to financial decisions.

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conflict

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an instance of serious opposition between ideas, values, or interests

estimate

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a judgment or calculation of the size, extent, value, etc. of something without knowing the exact details or numbers

controversy

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a strong disagreement or argument over something that involves many people

controversial

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causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

uncontroversial

consistent

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following the same course of action or behavior over time

inconsistent

furthermore

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used to introduce additional information

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conjunctive adverb

forum

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a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues

counterargument

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an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

disagreement

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a contrast of facts or ideas between two or more sides

incident

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a strong disagreement or conflict between two countries that often involves military action

to criticize

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to judge something based on its positive or negative points

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debate

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a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

to defend

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to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.

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to differ

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to disagree with someone or to hold different opinions, viewpoints, or beliefs

agree

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to divide

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to cause disagreement among people

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to emphasize

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to give special attention or importance to something

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to fall out

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/fˈɔːl ˈaʊt/

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

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inseparable

phrase's verb

fall

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to fit

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to agree with or be suitable for a particular thing

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to hold

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to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

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to infer

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to reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter

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to appreciate

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to value something or someone's good qualities

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to take somebody or something for granted

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/tˈeɪk ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ fɔːɹ ɡɹˈæntᵻd/

Idiom

to not appreciate a person or thing because one thinks one will never lose them

What is the origin of the idiom "take someone or something for granted" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "take someone or something for granted" can be traced to the idea of assuming that certain people or things will always be present or readily available, leading to a lack of appreciation for their true value. This concept is deeply rooted in human psychology and behavior, where individuals tend to become accustomed to the familiar and may overlook or neglect to acknowledge the significance of things that are constant in their lives. it is commonly used in a variety of contexts and occasions where individuals want to emphasize the importance of appreciating the people or things in their lives.

inference

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a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

What is an "inference"?

An inference is a conclusion that one draws based on existing evidence or known facts. It involves using available information to make a reasoned judgment or assumption about something that is not directly stated. Inferences are made by examining clues or patterns, and they help individuals understand or predict outcomes based on what is already known. This process allows one to fill in missing details and reach conclusions that are logically supported by the facts at hand.

superficial

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not done in a complete or thorough way

as far as somebody is concerned

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/æz ɔːɹ sˈoʊ fˌɑːɹ æz ˌɛsbˈiː ɪz kənsˈɜːnd/

Collocation

used to express an individual's opinion on a particular matter

to have a problem with somebody or something

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/hæv ɐ pɹˈɑːbləm wɪð ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

to not to be able to approve or accept someone or something

in a nutshell

Adverb

/ɪn ɐ nˈʌtʃɛl/

Idiom

used to summarize or describe something briefly

What is the origin of the idiom "in a nutshell" and when to use it?

The idiom "in a nutshell" originates from an ancient anecdote attributed to the Greek philosopher Pliny the Elder, who lived in the first century AD. According to the story, Pliny the Elder claimed that the entire Iliad by Homer could fit into a nutshell, implying that a complex or lengthy narrative could be summarized concisely. This anecdote later evolved into the expression we use today to mean providing a brief and condensed summary of something.

if you ask me

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/ɪf juː ˈæsk mˌiː/

used to introduce one's personal opinion or perspective on a topic, emphasizing on the fact that it is their personal view

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