The limits of human memory Flashcards

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vivid( adjective)

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vivid colors
vivid memories
Vivid descriptions, memories, etc. produce very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind:
He gave a very vivid and often shocking account/description of his time in prison.
He’s one of those people with a very vivid imagination - every time he hears a noise he’s convinced it’s someone breaking in.

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remain

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remainPlease remain in your seats until the plane has come to a complete stop.

to stay in the same place or in the same condition:
The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days.
Most commentators expect the basic rate of tax to remain at 25 percent.
[ + to infinitive ] A great many things remain to be done (= have not yet been done).
He remained silent.
It remains a secret.
The bank will remain open while renovations are carried out.

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recall

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to bring the memory of a past event into your mind, and often to give a description of what you remember:
The old man recalled the city as it had been before the war.
“As I recall,” he said with some irritation, “you still owe me €150.”
[ + (that) ] He recalled (that) he had sent the letter over a month ago.
[ + question word ] Can you recall what happened last night?
[ + -ing verb ] She recalled seeing him outside the shop on the night of the robbery.

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remind

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to make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten:
Could you remind Paul about dinner on Saturday?
[ + to infinitive ] Please remind me to post this letter.
[ + (that) ] I called Jane and reminded her (that) the conference had been cancelled.

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recollect

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to remember something:
Can you recollect his name?
As far as I can recollect, his name is Edward.
[ + (that) ] She suddenly recollected (that) she had left her jacket in the restaurant.
[ + question word ] Do you recollect where she went?
[ + -ing verb ] He does not recollect seeing her at the party.

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a curse

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to use a word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry:
We could hear him cursing and swearing as he tried to get the door open.
She was cursing her brother for losing her keys.

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impressive

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If an object or achievement is impressive, you admire or respect it, usually because it is special, important, or very large:
That was an impressive performance from such a young tennis player.
an impressive collection of modern paintings
There are some very impressive buildings in the town.

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unlock

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to open something, especially a door that is locked (= fastened with a lock) using a key or an electronic device:
I think I left the garage door unlocked.
unlock the mystery/secret of sth

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