Thinking Flashcards
asses(v)
- to consider carefully a situation, person, or problem in order to make a judgemet. (avaluar)
- to calculate what something costs or is worth.
assume (v)
to believe that sth. is true, even though no one has told you or even though you have no proof. (suposar)
baffle (v)
if a problem, someone’s behaviour, etc. baffles you, you cannot understand it or solve it. (desconcertar)
biased (adj)
preferring one person, thing or idea to another in a way that is unfair. (partidista)
concentrate (v)
to give all your attention to the thing you are doing. (concentrar-se)
consider (v)
- to have a particular opinion about sth. or so.
2. to think about sth. carefully before making a decision or developing an opinion.
contemplate(v)
to consider doing sth. in the future.
cynical (adj)
someone who is cynical believes that people care only about themselves and are not sincere or honest, or expects things not to be successful or useful.
deduce(v)
to know something as a result of considering the information or evidence you have.
delibarate(v)
to think about or discuss something very carefully, especially before you make an important decision.
dilemma (n)
a situation in which to make a difficult decision.
discriminate (v)
- to treat someone unfairly because of their religion, race or other personal features.
- to recognise the difference between things.
dubious (adj)
- not completely good, safe or honest.
2. not sure about the truth or quality of something, or wether you should do sth.
estimate (n)
- an amount that you guess or calculate using the information available.
- a statement telling a costumer how much money will charge if they employ you to do a particular piece of work.
estimate (v)
to say what you think an amount or value will be, either by guessing or calculating.