Unit 2 - 2C · Face2Face Upper Intermediate Vocabulary List

providing clear and final evidence or proof, leaving no doubt or uncertainty

"The evidence is conclusive."

"The conclusive evidence proved that the defendant was innocent and the charges were dropped."

in a way that clearly shows or proves something without doubt or uncertainty

"The evidence conclusively proved guilt."

"The evidence conclusively proved the defendant's guilt and the jury had no choice but to convict him of the crime."

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

"The critic wrote a review."

"The critic praised the performance but also pointed out a few weak parts."

a decision reached after thoroughly considering all relevant information

"We reached a final conclusion."

"After reviewing all the evidence and testimonies, the jury reached a conclusion that the defendant was not guilty."

the true state of the world and the true nature of things, in contrast to what is imagined or thought

"Reality often differs from our expectations greatly"

"The virtual reality game was so realistic that he sometimes forgot it was not actual reality."

in a way that can be easily identified or distinguished

"His voice was recognizably different."

"The actor's voice was recognizably different after years of smoking and his fans immediately knew who was speaking even before he appeared on screen."

able to be identified or distinguished from other things or people

"The building is recognizable."

"The distinctive red roof of the old library made it easily recognizable from a distance."

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

"I prefer tea over coffee."

"Many people prefer to shop online rather than in physical stores because it saves time and effort."

a tendency or predisposition to favor something over other options

"Her preference was clear."

"Her preference for spicy food became obvious when she added hot sauce to every dish."

more desirable or favored compared to other options

"Tea is preferable."

"It is preferable to arrive early for the interview rather than being late because first impressions are very important to employers."

in a way that shows a liking or a priority for something over others

"Come preferably on time."

"We would like to schedule the meeting for Tuesday, preferably in the morning."

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

"The team leader accepts full responsibility."

"The team leader accepts full responsibility for the failure and does not blame the other members."

in a careful, trustworthy, or reasonable manner

"He acted responsibly."

"The teenager responsibly saved half of his paycheck every month and he had enough money to buy his first car by the end of the year."

having a strong belief in something

"I am convinced he is right."

"I am convinced that he is telling the truth because his story has remained consistent for months."

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

"His argument is convincing."

"His argument was convincing and everyone in the room changed their minds after hearing him speak."

in a manner that persuades others to believe something is true, real, or valid

"He argued convincingly."

"The actor argued convincingly during the courtroom scene and the audience believed that he was truly innocent of the crime."

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

"She accepted the criticism calmly."

"The harsh criticism from the reviewer left the artist feeling deeply discouraged about his work."

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

"Be critical."

"The reviewer offered a critical analysis of the film's controversial themes."

to point out the faults or weaknesses of someone or something

"It is easy to criticize others."

"It is easy to criticize others but much harder to recognize and improve our own weaknesses."

in a way that expresses disapproval or fault-finding

"He spoke critically."

"The critic reviewed the play critically, pointing out several flaws in the script."

to draw a logical inference or outcome based on established premises or evidence

"We can conclude this now."

"Let me conclude with a final remark about the importance of teamwork in achieving our common goals."

to start to be

"This tradition originates from ancient Greece."

"The idea for the new product originated from a simple conversation between two engineers during a coffee break."

in a way that relates to the inherent origin or source

"It was originally mine."

"The manuscript was originally intended for a different publication but was later acquired by this esteemed journal."

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

"Unknown origin story."

"The origin of this ancient custom is still unknown to historians after many years of research."

the skill of being able to come up with unique and innovative ideas or actions

"Show originality."

"Her originality in design allowed her to stand out from the competition."

a practical and straightforward way of looking at things that focuses on what is actually happening rather than what we wish would happen

"Show realism."

"His approach to the project was based on pure realism, considering all practical limitations."

concerned with or based on something that is practical and achievable in reality

"The goal is realistic."

"You need to set realistic goals for yourself because aiming too high can lead to disappointment and frustration when you fail to achieve the impossible."

having actual existence and not imaginary

"Is this real gold?"

"The real diamond was much more expensive than the fake one."

to a high degree, used for emphasis

"He is really happy."

"She was really impressed by the unexpected generosity of the stranger."

in a practical and factual way

"Realistically, we have little time."

"Realistically, the project's ambitious timeline needs to be adjusted due to unforeseen complications."

to know who a person or what an object is, because we have heard, seen, etc. them before

"I recognize that face from somewhere."

"I barely managed to recognize my old childhood friend at the airport because he had changed so much over the past ten years."

the act of accepting that something exists, is true or legal

"The recognition of his work was deserved."

"The international recognition of the new nation's sovereignty was a significant diplomatic achievement."

to make something physically or structurally less strong or sturdy

"The wind will weaken."

"Heavy rainfall and erosion can weaken the structural integrity of old buildings over time."

lack of power or ability to act effectively

"Everyone has weakness."

"Her weakness was fear of public speaking."

structurally fragile or lacking durability

"The bridge is weak."

"The old structure had weak foundations, making it unsafe."

in a physically feeble manner

"He spoke weakly."

"The patient weakly gestured for a glass of water, feeling utterly exhausted and drained."

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

"Do not judge people by appearance."

"It is unfair to judge someone solely based on their appearance without knowing their personality or background."

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

"The judge sentenced him to five years in prison."

"The judge listened carefully to both lawyers before making a final decision on the court case."

the process of evaluating, assessing, or deciding about a person, situation, or event

"My judgment was wrong."

"The expert's careful judgment was crucial in resolving the complex financial dispute."

based on or relying on careful consideration and assessment

"A judgmental assessment was made."

"The committee made a judgmental decision after thoroughly reviewing all the evidence presented."

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

"She is a responsible adult."

"The responsible teenager saved half of her paycheck every month and by the end of the year she had enough money to buy her own car."

to make someone do something using reasoning, arguments, etc.

"I need to convince my parents."

"It took hours of discussion to convince the committee that the new proposal was better than the original plan."

a formal declaration by which someone is found guilty of a crime in a court of law

"He appealed against his criminal conviction and asked for a new trial."

"A wrongful conviction occurs when an innocent person is found guilty of a crime they did not commit"