Decisions & Predictions
Your natural feeling about what to do, without consciously analysing the situation.
instinct
A general pattern showing that something happens more often in a particular way.
tendency
Someone who enjoys meeting and talking to others and is naturally good with people.
people person
An informal, slightly humorous word for someone who is very lazy.
lazybones
The ability to make sensible decisions after considering the available information.
judgement
Used when something important could be gained or lost depending on what happens.
at stake
Someone who has lots of energy and is exciting and enjoyable to be around.
live wire
An informal word for someone who does things more slowly than everyone else.
slowcoach
How close a result, measurement or prediction is to being correct.
accuracy
To say or show the opposite of what another statement or piece of evidence says.
contradict
Someone who behaves as if they know everything, often annoying other people.
know-it-all
Used when you achieve one thing but lose or damage something else in order to do it.
at the expense of
Mathematical processes used to find an answer or make a prediction.
calculations
To understand the correct answer immediately, especially when someone asks you to guess.
get it in one
Someone who seems to have a natural ability to take control and guide a group.
born leader
A way of thinking in which you believe that effort, mistakes and challenges can help you improve.
growth mindset
An element that can change and therefore influence the result of a situation or experiment.
variable
Time when you are not working or studying and can relax or do something enjoyable.
downtime
Someone who deliberately tries to impress others or attract attention to their abilities.
show-off
A person who naturally attracts attention by displaying their talents or achievements.
show-off