DEFINITIONS
To increase or improve something.
to boost
You’re taking an exam and secretly look at your friend’s paper to get the answers. What are you doing?
cheating
In class discussions, everyone should have a chance to speak. We need to _______.
take turns
Similar to “concentrate on”
focus on
The opposite of “ignore something important and not pay attention”
focus on
To remember something from the past.
To recall
You’re in class but instead of listening, you’re imagining yourself on holiday. What are you doing?
daydreaming
I can’t understand how this app works. I’ve been trying to _______ it _______ all morning!
figure out
Similar to “evaluate”
assess
The opposite of “give up or not try at all”
make an effort
To consider something carefully before making a decision.
To think over
Before the group presentation, you and your friends agree that each person will speak for one minute. What are you doing?
taking turns
During the teacher’s explanation, Marta was looking out the window, completely _______.
daydreaming
Similar to “remember”
remind
The opposite of “fail to bring something to mind”
recall
To recognize something as true after examining the facts.
To draw the conclusion
You forgot to bring your PE clothes, and your friend says, “Don’t forget them next time!” What is your friend doing?
reminding
I saw that man at the supermarket yesterday, but I didn’t _______ him at first.
recognise
Similar to “try hard”
make an effort
The opposite of “take a risk or bet"
gamble
To test or evaluate something or someone’s ability or quality.
To assess
You’re not sure what to do this weekend, so you sit quietly and carefully consider your options. What are you doing?
thinking over
Before buying a new phone, I want to _______ all the pros and cons.
think over
Similar to "promote, encourage"
boost
To disregard or leave something without evaluation.
assess