The Mind: English Vocabulary List

an ability that a person naturally has in doing something well

"Singing is her greatest talent."

"Her musical talent was obvious from a young age but without dedicated practice and proper training natural ability alone is rarely sufficient for success."

an ability to do something well, especially after training

"Practice improves skill."

"Learning a new skill as an adult can be frustrating because you are not as patient as you were when you were a child learning everything for the first time."

an understanding of or information about a subject after studying and experiencing it

"Knowledge is power."

"His knowledge of ancient history is impressive because he has read hundreds of books and visited nearly every major archaeological site in the Mediterranean region."

an attempt to give an answer without having enough facts

"Take a guess."

"If you do not know the answer it is better to make an educated guess than to leave the question blank on the test form."

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

"Remember to lock the door."

"It is important to remember that everyone makes mistakes and we should not be too hard on ourselves."

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

"She forgets her password very often."

"Do not forget to lock the front door before you leave for work because there have been several burglaries in the neighborhood recently."

to want something to happen or be true

"We hope for good weather tomorrow."

"I hope that the weather will be sunny and warm this weekend so we can finally have our long delayed picnic in the park."

a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen or to be true

"The only hope is that the weather clears up soon."

"The discovery of a new treatment gave hope to thousands of patients suffering from the rare disease."

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

"I am worried about you."

"The worried mother paced back and forth in the waiting room while her son was in surgery."

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

"She is nervous."

"The nervous speaker forgot his lines in the middle of the presentation and he stood silently on the stage for what felt like an eternity."

the skill and knowledge we gain from doing, feeling, or seeing things

"Experience matters in this job."

"Working abroad was a valuable experience that taught her how to adapt to different cultures and communicate effectively despite language barriers."

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

"You must decide your future path."

"After weeks of research she finally decided which university to attend for her graduate studies."

the likelihood of experiencing harm, damage, or injury

"Danger is everywhere."

"The hikers ignored the warning signs and entered the restricted area completely unaware of the danger posed by unstable cliffs and falling rocks overhead."

the ability in a person that makes them think, feel, or imagine

"I've made up my mind to accept their offer."

"Her brilliant mind quickly grasped the complex scientific concept."

happening or related to someone's mind, involving thoughts, feelings, and cognitive processes

"He needs mental support."

"The mental challenge of solving the difficult puzzle kept her engaged for hours and she felt a great sense of accomplishment when she finally finished it."

to consider something as true without being sure

"I guess it is true."

"Without concrete evidence, he could only guess at the true reason for her absence."

to accept something to be true even without proof

"You should believe in your own abilities."

"Many people still believe that hard work and determination are the most important factors for achieving success in any field of life."

something that we think is true or real

"My belief is strong."

"Her unwavering belief in her own abilities propelled her towards achieving her ambitious objectives."

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

"She has a good memory."

"His vivid memory of that day never faded over the years."

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

"That is a good idea."

"The idea seemed brilliant in theory but when they tried to implement it practical problems emerged that nobody had anticipated during the planning phase."

liked or preferred the most among the rest that are from the same category

"Pizza is my favorite food."

"Her favorite color is purple and she painted her bedroom walls a soft lavender shade and bought matching curtains and bedding to complete the look."

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

"Thanks for the suggestion."

"Her suggestion to rearrange the office furniture was actually very useful because it created more space and allowed natural light to reach every desk."

to mention an idea, proposition, plan, etc. for further consideration or possible action

"I suggest eating at that restaurant."

"The doctor suggested that I exercise more regularly to improve my cardiovascular health and reduce stress."

our purpose or desired result

"My goal is to win."

"Their primary goal was to secure funding for the innovative research project they had developed."

a chain of actions that will help us reach our goals

"Make a plan now."

"The committee presented a comprehensive plan to address the environmental challenges facing the region."

to make or have an image of something in our mind

"Imagine a world without pollution."

"Close your eyes and imagine yourself on a peaceful beach with soft sand and gentle waves."

to experience something in our mind while we are asleep

"I dream of flying."

"Last night, I had a vivid dream about flying over a vast, sparkling ocean under a sky full of stars."

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

"They enjoy their delicious dinner meal."

"The children seemed to enjoy the school trip to the science museum because they were fascinated by the interactive exhibits about space and dinosaurs."

tending to easily get worried or frightened about things

"He felt nervous."

"The young performer was extremely nervous before stepping onto the stage for the first time."

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

"The sea is calm."

"The calm sea was like glass and the sailboat glided smoothly across the water without any waves rocking the boat from side to side."

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

"I am afraid of spiders."

"The little boy was afraid of the dark so his parents left a night light on in his room every night until he fell asleep."

a situation or subject that needs to be dealt with or considered

"This is important matter."

"The urgent matter of the budget deficit requires immediate attention from the government officials before it becomes unmanageable."

the act of reaching a choice or judgement after careful consideration

"The decision was difficult."

"Making a decision without all the necessary information is risky but waiting too long might cause you to miss a valuable opportunity."

the ability to do or achieve something

"She has power."

"The new leader's immense power allowed her to implement significant changes across the entire organization very quickly."

easy to understand

"The explanation was clear."

"The water in the lake was so clear that we could see the fish swimming at the bottom from the surface."

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

"The choice was easy."

"You have a choice between accepting the job offer now or waiting for a potentially better opportunity but waiting also carries some risk."

to recognize or become aware of a particular scent

"I smell smoke."

"She could immediately smell the distinct aroma of freshly baked bread wafting from the kitchen."

to bring a memory back to a person's mind

"Please remind me about the meeting."

"Please remind me to buy milk on my way home because I completely forgot to pick it up yesterday and we have run out completely."