Thoughts and Decisions: English Vocabulary List

to think rationally and make good judgement

"You need to reason logically."

"Parents often try to reason with their teenagers instead of simply punishing them for making poor decisions."

to focus one's all attention on something specific

"Please concentrate on your homework."

"It is difficult to concentrate on your studies when there are loud noises coming from the street outside."

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

"Consider all options before deciding."

"Before making a final decision please consider all the possible consequences of your actions carefully."

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

"I suppose it's true."

"I suppose the train will be here soon, but I'm not entirely certain of the exact arrival time."

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

"Ignore the negative comments online."

"It is sometimes better to ignore rude comments rather than responding and escalating the situation further."

to choose someone or something from a group of people or things

"Please select a payment method."

"The hiring committee will select the most qualified candidate based on their experience and interview performance."

to choose someone or something out of a group of people or things

"Pick a card from the deck."

"It took her nearly an hour to pick the perfect dress for the wedding from the large selection."

to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

"Think before you speak."

"You should think carefully before making any major life decisions because they will affect your future significantly."

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 estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

"Guess the number in my mind."

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

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."

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

"The judge will dismiss the case."

"The manager dismissed the employee's concerns without even listening to the valid reasons behind them."