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C1-C2 UNIT 2 THINKING

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  • inspiration (n)
    A feeling that gives you new ideas or energy.
  • query (v, n)
    (v) To ask a question; (n) A question.
  • suppose (v)
    To think something is probably true.
  • paradox (n)
    Something that seems impossible because it has two opposite ideas.
  • Contemplate (v)
    To think deeply about something.
  • plausible (adj)
    Something that seems possible or true.
  • ponder (v)
    To think carefully about something.
  • Dilemma (n)
    A situation where you have to choose between two difficult options.
  • reckon (v)
    To think or believe something.
  • Baffle (v)
    To confuse someone.
  • Discriminate (v)
    To treat someone differently, often unfairly.
  • sceptical/skeptical (adj)
    Not believing something is true or right.
  • Genius (n)
    Someone very smart or creative.
  • speculate (v)
    To guess about something without enough information.
  • Guesswork (n)
    The act of guessing.
  • naïve (adj)
    Trusting too easily because you don't have experience.
  • Faith (n)
    Strong belief in something or someone.
  • Concentrate (v)
    To focus on something.
  • prejudiced (adj)
    Having an unfair opinion about someone or something without knowing all the facts.
  • Estimate (v, n)
    To make a guess about a number or amount.
  • Grasp (v)
    To understand something.
  • ingenious (adj)
    Very clever or creative.
  • optimistic (adj)
    Believing that good things will happen.
  • notion (n)
    An idea or belief.
  • intuition (n)
    Knowing something without using reasoning; a gut feeling.
  • Assess (v)
    To look at something and decide how good or bad it is.
  • Deliberate (v)
    To think carefully before making a decision.
  • Hunch (n)
    A feeling that something is true without proof.
  • Dubious (adj)
    Not sure if something is true or good.
  • Cynical (adj)
    Not trusting others' motives.
  • presume (v)
    To believe something is true without proof.
  • Consider (v)
    To think about something carefully.
  • Gather (v)
    To collect things together.
  • Assume (v)
    To think something is true without proof.
  • justify (v)
    To show that something is right or fair.
  • Biased (adj)
    Showing an unfair preference for one side.
  • ideology (n)
    A set of ideas or beliefs.
  • pessimistic (adj)
    Believing that bad things will happen.
  • Deduce (v)
    To figure something out based on facts.
  • reflect (v)
    To think deeply about something.
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