Vocabulary on Benefits, Emotions, and Mental Verbs

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the provided notes.

A positive effect or advantage is called a __.

benefit

A more formal synonym for benefit is __.

advantage

The opposite of an advantage is a __ (negative point).

drawback / disadvantage

The word __ refers to facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.

knowledge

To feel jealous of someone’s success is to __ them.

envy

To deeply admire someone is to __ them.

adore

To point out faults or express disapproval is to __.

criticise

To accept something as true without proof is to __ it.

assume

If something bothers you, you can say you __.

mind

Something you own is your __.

possession

Sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch are collectively known as the five __.

senses

Verbs like smell, taste, hear, see, and feel are commonly called __ verbs.

sense

When you like one option more than another, you __ it.

prefer