Mind & Cognition

psychic C1

/ˈsaɪkɪk/ relating to the mind, soul, or mental processes rather than the physical body M S

verdict C1

/ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ The decision a jury or judge makes about whether someone is guilty in a court case. M S

naive C1

/naɪˈiv/ Lacking experience or judgement, and too quick to trust or believe things. M S

mole C1

/mɒʊl/ A massive structure, usually of stone, used as a pier, breakwater or junction between places separated by water. M S

homeland C1

/ˈhoʊmˌlænd/ The country where someone was born or that they think of as home. M S

compartment C1

/kəmˈpɑɹtmənt/ A room, or section, or chamber, typically within a vehicle. M S

discretion C1

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ The freedom to decide something for yourself, using your own judgement. M S

torment C1

/ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ Severe physical or mental suffering. M S

intuition C1

/ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən/ The ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning. M S

inclined C1

/ɪnˈklaɪnd/ Having a tendency or willingness to do or believe something. M S

sentiment C1

/ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/ A thought, opinion, or attitude, often based on feeling. M S

compelling C1

/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/ So interesting or exciting that it holds your full attention. M S

enlightenment C1

/ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ the gaining or giving of knowledge and clearer understanding M S

intellect C1

/ˈɪntəˌlɛkt/ The power of the mind to think, reason, and understand. M S

elusive C1

/ɪˈl(j)u.sɪv/ Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. M S

conceive C1

/kənˈsiːv/ to think of an idea or plan; to imagine something M S

criteria C1

/kɹaɪˈtɪɹ.i.ə/ The standards or rules used to judge or decide something (plural of criterion). M S

speculate C1

/ˈspɛk.jəˌleɪt/ To form a guess or opinion about something without having all the facts. M S

demented C1

/dɪˈmɛntɪd/ wildly irrational, disturbed, or out of control M S

lapse C1

/ˈlæps/ A small, temporary failure, especially of memory or attention. M S

flashback C1

/ˈflæʃ.bæk/ A part of a film, book, or play that shows an earlier event, interrupting the main story. M S

problematic C1

/ˌpɹɑ.bləˈmæt.ɪk/ Causing problems or difficulties. M S

tranquility C1

/træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ A state of peace and quiet. M S

rigorous C1

/ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/ demanding strict attention to rules and procedures M S

antics C1

/ˈæntɪks/ Wild, silly, or attention-grabbing behaviour. M S

connoisseur C1

/ˌkɑnəˈsɝ/ An expert whose judgement is respected, especially in art, food, or other matters of taste. M S

dissect C1

/dɪˈsɛkt/ To cut open a body to study its internal parts. M S

daydream C1

/ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ A pleasant series of thoughts about something nice while you are awake. M S

retrace C1

/ɹiːˈtɹeɪs/ To go back over a route or path you have already taken. M S

figment C1

/ˈfɪɡmənt/ something invented or imagined that has no real existence M S

differentiate C1

/ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ To recognize or show how two or more things are different. M S

explicitly C1

/ɪkˈsplɪsətli/ In a clear and detailed way, leaving no doubt. M S

emancipation C1

/ɪˌmæn.səˈpeɪ.ʃən/ The act of setting free from the power of another, as from slavery, subjection, dependence, or controlling influence. M S

unanimously C1

/juːˈnænəməsli/ In a unanimous manner; without objection. M S

estimation C1

/ˌɛs.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/ A rough calculation or judgement of an amount, value, or degree. M S

riveting C1

/ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/ So interesting or exciting that it completely holds your attention. M S

elude C1

/ɪˈljuːd/ To escape from or avoid someone or something, often by being clever or quick. M S

evoke C1

/ɪˈvoʊk/ To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone's mind. M S

awkwardness C1

/ˈɔkwɝdnəs/ the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed M S

justly C1

/ˈdʒʌstli/ In a fair and reasonable way. M S

formulate C1

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ To create or develop a plan, idea, or theory through careful thought. M S

implementation C1

/ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/ The act of putting a plan, decision, or idea into practice. M S

theological C1

/θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/ of or relating to or concerning theology M S

cleverness C1

/ˈklɛvɚnəs/ The quality of being quick to understand, learn, or think of ideas. M S

hypnotism C1

/ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/ the practice or process of inducing hypnosis, especially through focused attention and suggestion M S

unfeeling C1

/ənˈfiːlɪŋ/ devoid of feeling or sensation M S

delightfully C1

/dɪˈlaɪtfəli/ in a delightful manner M S

rationality C1

/ˌræʃəˈnælɪti/ the state of having good sense and sound judgment M S

locality C1

/loʊˈkæl.ɪ.ti/ The fact or quality of having a position in space. M S

repute C1

/ɹɪˈpjuːt/ The opinion people have of someone or something, especially a good reputation. M S

forgetfulness C1

/fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ unawareness caused by neglectful or heedless failure to remember M S

unearthly C1

/ʌnˈɝθ.li/ Not of the earth; nonterrestrial. M S

deductive C1

/dɪˈdʌktəv/ relating to logical deduction M S

triumphantly C1

/traɪˈʌmfəntli/ in a triumphant manner M S

afterthought C1

/ˈæftɚˌθɔt/ an idea, action, or addition considered only after an original decision or plan M S

immemorial C1

/ɪ.məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ That is beyond memory; ancient. M S

propagation C1

/pɹɑpəˈɡeɪʃən/ The multiplication or natural increase in a population. M S

exhibitionist C1

/ˌɛksəˈbɪʃənɪst/ someone who behaves in a way designed to attract attention to themselves M S

eye-opener C1

/ˈaɪˌoʊ.pən.ɚ/ an experience, fact, or revelation that produces a sudden and surprising understanding M S

passively C1

/ˈpæsɪvli/ in a passive manner M S

recurrent C1

/ɹɪˈkɝənt/ Recurring; happening time after time. M S

dimly C1

/ˈdɪmli/ in a dim indistinct manner M S

dialectic C1

/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/ of or relating to or employing dialectic M S

naively C1

/naɪˈivli/ In a way that shows a lack of experience or judgement, or too much trust. M S

quickness C1

/ˈkwɪknəs/ rapidity of movement or activity; agility or dexterity M S

gaslight C1

/ˈɡæslaɪt/ to manipulate someone into doubting their own memory, perceptions, or judgment M S

neglectful C1

/nɪˈglɛktfəl/ Failing to give proper care or attention to something or someone. M S

scornful C1

/ˈskɔɹnfəl/ Showing that you think someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect. M S

conscientiously C1

/ˌkɑːntʃiːˈɛntʃəsli/ In a careful and thorough way, with great attention to duty. M S

impious C1

/ˈɪmpi.əs/ lacking due respect or dutifulness M S

busily C1

/ˈbɪzəli/ in a busy manner M S

perceptual C1

/pə(ɹ)ˈsɛp.tʃ(u)əl/ of or relating to the act of perceiving M S

thought-provoking C1

/ˈθɔːtpɹəvəʊkɪŋ/ Making you think carefully, often by challenging your beliefs or ideas. M S

dreamless C1

/ˈdriːmləs/ without dreams, especially describing deep and undisturbed sleep M S

insoluble C1

/ɪnˈsɑljəbəl/ without hope of solution M S

thoughtlessness C1

/ˈθɔtləsnɪs/ the trait of not thinking carefully before acting M S

subjectivity C1

/səbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ A subjective thought or idea. M S

salivate C1

/ˈsæləveɪt/ To produce saliva in your mouth, especially at the thought or smell of food. M S

engrossing C1

/ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ So interesting that it holds all your attention. M S

irrationality C1

/ɪˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/ The quality or state of being irrational. M S

insupportable C1

/ˌɪnsəˈpɔrtəbəl/ That cannot be tolerated or endured. M S

retentive C1

/rɪˈtɛntɪv/ able to remember information well M S

dialectical C1

/ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/ relating to dialectic: reasoning through the examination of opposing arguments M S

puzzlement C1

/ˈpʌz.əl.mənt/ a state or feeling of confusion caused by being unable to understand something M S

experiential C1

/ɪkˌspɪriˈɛnʃəl/ relating to, encountered through, or based on direct experience M S

scornfully C1

/ˈskɔɹnfəli/ In a way that shows you think someone or something deserves no respect. M S

open-mindedness C1

/ˌoʊpənˈmaɪndɪdnəs/ willingness to consider unfamiliar ideas, arguments, or evidence without prejudice M S

intuit C1

/ɪnˈtuɪt/ To understand or sense something immediately, without conscious reasoning. M S

knowable C1

/ˈnoʊ.ə.bəl/ capable of being known, understood, or discovered M S

quizzical C1

/ˈkwɪz.ɪ.kəl/ showing mild puzzlement or questioning, often with amusement M S

persuasively C1

/pɝˈsweɪsɪvli/ In a way that makes someone believe or agree with you. M S

uncritical C1

/ʌnˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ not applying careful judgment, analysis, or evaluation M S

misremember C1

/ˌmɪsɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ to remember something incorrectly M S

overvalue C1

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈvæl.juː/ to regard a person, quality, prospect, or contribution as more important or beneficial than it really is M S

advisability C1

/ədˌvaɪ.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ the quality of being sensible, prudent, or worth recommending in the circumstances M S

unwaveringly C1

In a firm and steady way, without any doubt or change. M S