Destination C1 & C2: Unit 2: Word Formation

Destination C1 & C2: Unit 2: Learning and Thinking

assuming

Definition: used when considering something to be true or possible. Question: _________ you’re right, how would you handle the situation next? (ASSUME)

unassuming

Definition: not drawing attention to yourself; modest. Question: Despite his fame, he remained _________ and never sought attention. (ASSUME)

assumed

Definition: taken for granted or accepted as true without verification. Question: She _________ he would support her, but he surprised her by staying silent. (ASSUME)

disbelieve

Definition: to not accept or refuse to believe something. Question: I find it hard to _________ that she completed the marathon without training. (BELIEVE)

disbelief

Definition: inability or refusal to accept that something is real. Question: To his _________, the results showed he had won first prize. (BELIEVE)

believer

Definition: a person who has faith in or accepts something as true. Question: He is a staunch _________ in environmental protection. (BELIEVE)

unbeliever

Definition: someone who does not have faith in or accept a particular idea or religion. Question: As an _________ in organized religion, he rarely attended services. (BELIEVE)

disbelieving

Definition: showing doubt or refusal to accept something as true. Question: She shot him a _________ look when he said he had never tasted chocolate. (BELIEVE)

unbelievably

Definition: in a way that is hard to believe; extremely. Question: The mountain view was _________ beautiful at sunrise. (BELIEVE)

brilliance

Definition: the quality of being very bright or exceptionally clever. Question: The _________ of her performance left the judges speechless. (BRILLIANT)

brilliantly

Definition: in a very clever or impressive way. Question: He solved the puzzle _________ in just five minutes. (BRILLIANT)

conceptualise

Definition: to form a concept or idea in your mind. Question: It’s hard to _________ a world without smartphones. (CONCEPT)

concept

Definition: a general idea or understanding of something. Question: The _________ of free will versus determinism has intrigued philosophers for centuries. (CONCEPT)

conception

Definition: the way in which something is perceived or the act of forming an idea. Question: From its early _________, the project faced funding challenges. (CONCEPT)

conceivable

Definition: possible to imagine or believe. Question: It’s _________ that they might finish ahead of schedule. (CONCEIVE)

inconceivable

Definition: impossible to imagine or believe. Question: Twenty years ago, a smartphone with these features would have been _________. (CONCEIVE)

conceivably

Definition: in a way that can be imagined or believed. Question: _________, she could arrive by midnight if the traffic isn’t bad. (CONCEIVE)

inconceivably

Definition: in a way that is impossible to imagine or believe. Question: The waterfall’s height was _________ impressive to the hikers. (CONCEIVE)

confusion

Definition: a state of being unclear or not certain. Question: The _________ at the station caused several trains to be delayed. (CONFUSE)

confused

Definition: unable to think clearly or understand something. Question: He looked completely _________ when they asked him to solve the equation. (CONFUSE)

confusing

Definition: causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand. Question: The instructions were so _________ that no one could assemble the shelf. (CONFUSE)

confusingly

Definition: in a way that makes it difficult to think clearly or understand. Question: He explained the plan _________, leaving everyone more puzzled. (CONFUSE)

conviction

Definition: a strong belief or opinion. Question: She spoke with such _________ that everyone believed her. (CONVINCE)

convinced

Definition: completely certain about something. Question: He was _________ that the culprit was hiding in plain sight. (CONVINCE)

unconvinced

Definition: not persuaded or lacking belief. Question: Despite the evidence, she remained _________ of his innocence. (CONVINCE)

convincingly

Definition: in a manner that persuades or makes someone believe. Question: He argued _________ enough to change the jury’s opinion. (CONVINCE)

unconvincingly

Definition: in a way that fails to persuade or be believable. Question: He tried to explain but spoke so _________ that nobody believed him. (CONVINCE)

decision

Definition: a choice you make after thinking. Question: After long debate, the board made the final _______. (DECIDE)

decider

Definition: someone who makes a choice or settles an outcome. Question: As the team’s captain, she was the ultimate _______ in disputes. (DECIDE)

decisiveness

Definition: the quality of making decisions quickly and effectively. Question: His _________ in crisis situations earned him respect. (DECIDE)

deciding

Definition: contributing to a final outcome or choice. Question: The most ________ factor was cost, so they opted for the cheaper option. (DECIDE)

decisive

Definition: able to make choices quickly and confidently. Question: She made a _______ move that secured her victory in the match. (DECIDE)

indecisive

Definition: unable to make decisions quickly. Question: He remained ________, unable to choose between coffee or tea. (DECIDE)

decisively

Definition: in a way that is clear and determined. Question: The general acted ________ to quell the uprising before it spread. (DECIDE)

indecisively

Definition: in a hesitant or wavering manner. Question: She responded ________, hesitating on every question. (DECIDE)

defined

Definition: described or explained clearly. Question: The terms were clearly _______ in the contract. (DEFINE)

definitive

Definition: providing a final or most accurate solution or answer. Question: They sought a _______ answer before proceeding with the project. (DEFINE)

definitely

Definition: without any doubt; certainly. Question: He said he would _______ attend the meeting tomorrow. (DEFINE)

indefinite

Definition: lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time. Question: The contract was extended for an _______ period. (DEFINE)

indefinitely

Definition: for an unlimited length of time. Question: The strike was postponed _______ until negotiations resumed. (DEFINE)

doubter

Definition: a person who questions or lacks belief. Question: As a skeptic, he was a _______ of all miracle claims. (DOUBT)

doubtful

Definition: feeling unsure or skeptical about something. Question: I’m _______ whether she will accept the offer without a raise. (DOUBT)

doubtfully

Definition: in a way that shows uncertainty or lack of conviction. Question: She shook her head _______ when asked if she believed him. (DOUBT)

undoubted

Definition: certain; not questioned. Question: His talent is ________; everyone recognizes his skill. (DOUBT)

undoubtedly

Definition: without any doubt; certainly. Question: He is _______ the best player on the team this season. (DOUBT)

doubtless

Definition: almost certainly; without doubt. Question: She will _______ arrive on time for the presentation. (DOUBT)

explanation

Definition: a statement that makes something clear or understandable. Question: He offered a brief _______ for his late arrival. (EXPLAIN)

explanatory

Definition: serving to explain something. Question: The teacher provided an _______ diagram to clarify the concept. (EXPLAIN)

unexplained

Definition: not yet made clear or understood. Question: The sudden blackout left the investigators with many _______ questions. (EXPLAIN)

explicable

Definition: able to be explained or understood. Question: The accident was entirely _______ given the driver’s fatigue. (EXPLAIN)

inexplicable

Definition: impossible to explain or understand. Question: The machine malfunctioned in an _______ way, baffling the engineers. (EXPLAIN)

inexplicably

Definition: in a way that cannot be explained or understood. Question: He _______ disappeared from the party without telling anyone. (EXPLAIN)

imagination

Definition: the ability to form pictures or ideas in your mind. Question: Her _______ ran wild when she designed the fantasy world. (IMAGINE)

imaginings

Definition: ideas or visions produced by the imagination. Question: The author’s early _______ included talking animals and flying ships. (IMAGINE)

imaginary

Definition: existing only in the mind; not real. Question: The children played with their _______ friend in the backyard. (IMAGINE)

imaginative

Definition: having a creative or inventive mind. Question: His _______ stories captivated readers of all ages. (IMAGINE)

unimaginative

Definition: lacking creativity or originality. Question: The designs were criticized for being too _______ and dull. (IMAGINE)

imaginatively

Definition: in a creative or inventive manner. Question: She _______ described the scene so vividly that we felt present. (IMAGINE)

unimaginatively

Definition: in a way that shows a lack of creativity. Question: He approached the problem so _______ that all his solutions were predictable. (IMAGINE)

judgement

Definition: the ability to make considered decisions; opinion formed after careful thought. Question: Her _______ on the matter was highly respected by everyone. (JUDGE)

judiciary

Definition: the system of courts that interprets and applies the law. Question: The _______ branch of government interprets the laws. (JUDGE)

judiciousness

Definition: the quality of having or showing good judgment. Question: His _______ in distributing resources saved the company from bankruptcy. (JUDGE)

judicious

Definition: having or showing good judgment or sense. Question: Make a _______ choice when selecting your referee for the match. (JUDGE)

judicial

Definition: relating to courts of law or the administration of justice. Question: The case required a thorough _______ review before any verdict. (JUDGE)

judgemental

Definition: having or displaying a critical point of view. Question: She was unnaturally _______, criticizing every minor mistake. (JUDGE)

judiciously

Definition: in a manner that shows good judgment. Question: He invested the funds _______ and achieved high returns. (JUDGE)

logical

Definition: reasonable or sensible; based on clear reasoning. Question: The argument was perfectly _______ and easy to follow. (LOGIC)

illogical

Definition: not based on clear reasoning; unreasonable. Question: His reasoning was _______, making it impossible to trust his conclusions. (LOGIC)

logically

Definition: in a way that is sensible or based on clear reasoning. Question: She arranged her ideas _______ to support her thesis. (LOGIC)

illogically

Definition: in a way that is not logical; irrationally. Question: He reacted _______, contradicting his earlier claims. (LOGIC)

opinionated

Definition: holding strong and stubborn beliefs or judgments. Question: He was so _______ that he refused to consider any alternative viewpoints. (OPINION)

rationalise

Definition: to try to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if untrue. Question: It’s easy to _______ poor decisions when under pressure. (RATIONAL)

rationalisation

Definition: an explanation or justification for behavior or beliefs that is not necessarily true or rational. Question: His _______ for quitting seemed plausible but still felt forced. (RATIONAL)

rationalist

Definition: a person who emphasizes reason and knowledge over sensory experience or religious beliefs. Question: As a strict _______, he trusted only empirical evidence. (RATIONAL)

rationalism

Definition: a belief or theory that opinions should be based on reason rather than emotions or religious beliefs. Question: His adherence to _______ made him skeptical of supernatural claims. (RATIONAL)

rationality

Definition: the quality of being based on clear, logical thought. Question: They questioned the _______ of keeping the project running at a loss. (RATIONAL)

irrational

Definition: not logical or reasonable. Question: His fear of spiders was _______ given that none had ever bitten him. (RATIONAL)

irrationality

Definition: the state of being illogical or unreasonable. Question: The _______ of his actions worried all his friends. (RATIONAL)

irrationally

Definition: in a way that is not logical; without reason. Question: She _______ blamed her coworkers without any evidence. (RATIONAL)

reasoning

Definition: the process of thinking about something in a logical way. Question: His _______ behind the purchase convinced even the skeptics. (REASON)

reasonableness

Definition: the quality of being fair and sensible. Question: The _______ of his demands made negotiations smooth. (REASON)

reasoned

Definition: based on careful thought or logic. Question: After a _______ discussion, they agreed on a compromise. (REASON)

reasonably

Definition: in a fair and sensible way. Question: They priced the tickets _______, so almost everyone could afford them. (REASON)

unreasonably

Definition: to an unfair or extreme degree. Question: He reacted _______ to the minor criticism, which surprised everyone. (REASON)

sanity

Definition: the state of having a normal and healthy mind. Question: Maintaining one’s _______ during a crisis is crucial for clear thinking. (SANE)

insanity

Definition: the state of being seriously mentally ill. Question: The chaos descended into _______ after the announcements were made. (SANE)

sane

Definition: mentally healthy or sensible. Question: It’s hard to remain _______ when everything around you is collapsing. (SANE)

insane

Definition: mentally ill or extremely foolish. Question: His fear turned _______ when he refused to leave the haunted house. (SANE)

sanely

Definition: in a mentally healthy or sensible way. Question: She thought _______ before making any decisions about her future. (SANE)

insanely

Definition: to an extreme or unreasonable degree. Question: He trained _______ for the marathon, running 20 miles every day. (SANE)

thought

Definition: an idea or opinion produced by thinking. Question: Her _______ were interrupted when the alarm rang. (THINK)

thinker

Definition: a person who thinks deeply or studies ideas. Question: As a deep _______, he spent hours pondering the meaning of life. (THINK)

thinking

Definition: the process of using thought or reasoning. Question: Critical _______ is essential for solving complex problems. (THINK)

thoughtfulness

Definition: the quality of being kind and considerate. Question: His _______ was evident when he brought flowers to her after the argument. (THINK)

thoughtlessness

Definition: lack of consideration for others. Question: Her _______ upset everyone when she forgot the meeting. (THINK)

thinkable

Definition: possible to imagine or believe. Question: It’s _______ that they might reconsider if the offer is better. (THINK)