Mind & Cognition

hey A2

/heɪ/ An informal way of saying hello. M S

thought A2

/θɔt/ An idea or opinion that comes into your mind. M S

understand A2

/ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ To know the meaning of something; to comprehend. M S

mind A2

/ˈmaɪnd/ The part of a person that thinks, feels, and remembers. M S

thinking A2

/ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ The activity of using your mind to consider or reason about something. M S

follow A2

/ˈfɒlə/ To go or come after someone or something. M S

dream A2

/dɹiːm/ A series of images and feelings that happen in your mind while you sleep. M S

careful A2

/ˈkɛɹfəl/ Giving attention to what you do so you avoid danger, mistakes, or harm. M S

wonder A2

/ˈwʌndɚ/ To want to know something; to ask yourself about it. M S

mistake A2

/mɪˈsteɪk/ Something done wrong because of bad judgment, carelessness, or lack of knowledge. M S

suppose A2

/səˈpoʊz/ To think that something is probably true, though you are not certain. M S

definitely A2

/ˈdɛfənətli/ Without any doubt; certainly. M S

expect A2

/ɪkˈspɛkt/ To think or believe that something will probably happen. M S

attention A2

/əˈtɛn.ʃn̩/ The act of carefully watching, listening, or thinking about something. M S

doubt A2

/dʌʊt/ To think that something is probably not true or unlikely to happen. M S

decide A2

/dɪˈsaɪd/ To make a choice about what to do after thinking about it. M S

memory A2

/ˈmɪm.ə.ɹi/ The ability of the mind to store and recall past experiences. M S

interest A2

/ˈɪn.tɹɛst/ a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in something. M S

consider A2

/kənˈsɪd.əɹ/ To think carefully about something before making a decision. M S

clearly A2

/ˈklɪɚli/ In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand. M S

view A2

/vjuː/ What you can see from a particular place, especially beautiful scenery. M S

recognize A2

/ˈɹɛk.əɡ.naɪz/ To know someone or something because you have seen or met them before. M S

opinion A2

/əˈpɪn.jən/ What someone thinks or believes about a person, thing, or issue. M S

focus A2

/ˈfoʊ.kəs/ To give all your attention to one thing. M S

suggest A2

/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst/ To put forward an idea or plan for others to consider. M S

remind A2

/ɹəˈmaɪnd/ To make someone remember something they need to do or know. M S

fancy A2

/ˈfæn.si/ A liking or desire for something. M S

statement A2

/ˈsteɪtmənt/ Something you say or write to express a fact or opinion clearly. M S

carefully A2

/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ In a way that gives attention so you avoid danger or mistakes. M S

confused A2

/kənˈfjuːzd/ Unable to think clearly or understand something. M S

intelligence A2

/ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ The ability to learn, understand, and think clearly. M S

therefore A2

/ˈðɛɹ.fɔɹ/ For that reason; as a result. M S

wise A2

/waɪz/ Able to make good decisions thanks to knowledge and experience. M S

explanation A2

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ A statement that makes something clear or easy to understand. M S

bury A2

/ˈbeɹ.iː/ To place a dead body in the ground or a tomb. M S

argue A2

/ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ To disagree with someone, often in an angry way. M S

imagination A2

/ɪˌmæd͡ʒəˈneɪʃən/ The ability to form pictures or ideas in your mind. M S

argument A2

/ˈɑɹɡjʊmənt/ An angry disagreement between people. M S

basic A2

/ˈbeɪsɪk/ Forming the most important or simplest part of something; fundamental. M S

fascinating A2

/ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ So interesting that it holds your full attention. M S

impress A2

/ɪmˈpɹɛs/ To make someone feel admiration because of something good or skilful. M S

advise A2

/ədˈvaɪz/ To tell someone what you think they should do. M S

association A2

/əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ An official group of people organized for a shared purpose. M S

suggestion A2

/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃən/ An idea or plan put forward for others to consider. M S

disagree A2

/dɪsəˈɡɹi/ To have a different opinion from someone else. M S

logical A2

/ˈlɑd͡ʒɪkəl/ Sensible and based on clear reasons. M S

pronounce A2

/prɵˈnawns/ To make the sound of a word or letter. M S

psychologist A2

/ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ A person who studies the mind and human behaviour, or who helps people with mental and emotional problems. M S

confuse A2

/kənˈfjuːz/ To make someone unable to think clearly or understand something. M S

firstly A2

/ˈfɜɹstli/ Used to introduce the first point or reason in a list. M S

criticize A2

/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ To say what you think is wrong or bad about someone or something. M S

brainstorm A2

/ˈbɹeɪnstɔɹm/ To think up many ideas quickly, often as a group. M S