Evaluation and Opinion: English Vocabulary List

to officially agree to a plan, proposal, etc.

"The committee will approve the budget."

"The committee voted unanimously to approve the new budget for the upcoming fiscal year starting in January."

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

"Teachers assess student performance regularly."

"The teacher will assess the students' performance based on their homework participation and final exam scores."

the ability to make sound judgments and think in a practical way

"Common sense is useful."

"Common sense told her to stay home in the storm."

a judgment or calculation of the size, extent, value, etc. of something without knowing the exact details or numbers

"Give an estimate."

"They gave an estimate for the repairs."

a strong disagreement or argument over something that involves many people

"Public controversy arose."

"The controversy over the law lasted for weeks."

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

"A controversial decision."

"The controversial decision to build the factory near the school angered many parents and teachers in the community."

used to introduce additional information

"The plan is risky furthermore it is expensive."

"The plan is expensive furthermore it is risky and might not even work at all."

an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

"He presented a counterargument."

"The student presented a strong counterargument to the professor's theory using data and examples to support her opposing view."

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

"The debate was intense."

"They held a debate about the new policy."

to give special attention or importance to something

"Give special attention to this."

"The speaker will emphasize the key takeaways from the presentation for everyone to remember."

to reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter

"I infer this from facts."

"From the evidence presented in the report we can infer that the company is likely to go bankrupt soon."

to not appreciate a person or thing because one thinks one will never lose them

"Don't take love granted."

"Many people take their health for granted until they become seriously ill and realize how precious it truly is."

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

"This is a logical inference."

"The inference from the data was clear."

used to express an individual's opinion on a particular matter

"As far as I'm concerned."

"As far as she is concerned, the project was a complete success and everyone should celebrate the results."

to not to be able to approve or accept someone or something

"I have a problem."

"I have a problem with this plan because it does not seem fair to everyone involved."

used to summarize or describe something briefly

"In a nutshell, it failed."

"In a nutshell the plan failed because we did not have enough money to complete it properly."

used to introduce one's personal opinion or perspective on a topic, emphasizing on the fact that it is their personal view

"If you ask me, it's bad."

"If you ask me that restaurant serves the best pizza in the whole city without any competition."

a general description of an idea, a theory, or an event

"Give an account."

"The historian provided a detailed account of the major events leading to the revolution."

a formal agreement to something

"Get approval."

"We need to obtain official approval from the planning committee before starting construction."

the act of judging or evaluating someone or something carefully based on specific standards or principles

"The assessment was fair."

"The teacher's careful assessment of the student's work revealed significant areas for improvement."

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

"People associate dark clouds with rain."

"Most people associate the color red with love and passion but it can also symbolize danger and anger."

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

"Assume he is wrong."

"Do not assume that everyone shares your opinions because people come from different backgrounds and have various perspectives."

a series of facts supporting a theory or an argument

"Detectives solved the difficult murder case."

"The lawyer argued that there was a compelling case for immediate dismissal."

an instance of serious opposition between ideas, values, or interests

"There was a conflict."

"The fundamental conflict between their ethical values made compromise exceedingly difficult for the negotiators."

following the same course of action or behavior over time

"Stay consistent always."

"His story is consistent every time he tells it so I believe he is telling the truth."

a public meeting place where people can discuss and exchange views on various topics or issues

"The forum was loud."

"The public forum provided an excellent platform for citizens to voice their concerns about local development plans."

a contrast of facts or ideas between two or more sides

"A disagreement arose."

"The disagreement was about money."

a strong disagreement or conflict between two countries that often involves military action

"The incident was bad."

"The border incident escalated quickly, threatening to plunge both nations into a full-scale military conflict."

to judge something based on its positive or negative points

"They criticize him."

"It is important not to criticize someone's efforts without offering constructive suggestions for improvement."

to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.

"Defend your friend."

"She felt compelled to defend her colleague's decision, explaining the complex circumstances that led to it."

to disagree with someone or to hold different opinions, viewpoints, or beliefs

"Our views differ."

"Opinions on the best way to solve the problem differ widely among the members of the committee."

to cause disagreement among people

"They divide us."

"Political rhetoric can sometimes divide communities by exacerbating existing social and economic disparities."

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

"They often fall out over money."

"They used to be close friends but fell out over a minor financial disagreement."

to agree with or be suitable for a particular thing

"This does not fit."

"His qualifications do not fit the stringent requirements outlined in the job description for the senior role."

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

"I hold this view."

"Despite the prevailing opinion, many people continue to hold strong beliefs about the importance of traditional values."

to value something or someone's good qualities

"We appreciate help."

"We deeply appreciate your willingness to contribute your valuable time and expertise to this important project."

not done in a complete or thorough way

"His work was superficial."

"The investigation was criticized for being superficial, lacking any real depth or thoroughness."