Actions and Thinking
Based on the storm clouds, I predict it will rain this afternoon.
Predict
say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something.
Vivid - His vivid description made the story come alive in my mind.
producing strong, clear images in the mind
Obstacle - She overcame every obstacle in her way to reach her goal.
something that blocks one’s way or prevents progress
Reluctant - She was reluctant to join the debate team, even though her friends encouraged her.
unwilling and hesitant
Ambition - His ambition to become a professional athlete kept him practicing every day.
a strong desire to achieve something
Analyze — We had to analyze the main character's decisions throughout the novel.
to study or determine the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by analysis
Impartial - A judge must remain impartial during a trial to ensure fairness.
treating all sides equally; fair
Precarious - Balancing on the edge of the cliff felt extremely precarious.
dangerously unstable or uncertain
Elated - She was elated when she found out she won the scholarship.
ecstatically happy
Reputation - The school has a strong reputation for its arts program.
the beliefs or opinions held about someone or something
Infer - From the tone of his email, I could infer he was upset.
to conclude information from evidence and reasoning
Tedious - Filling out all the paperwork was a tedious task.
boring and too slow or long, detailed
Daunting - Starting a new school can be a daunting experience.
seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
Apprehensive - I felt apprehensive before taking my driver’s test.
anxious or fearful that something bad might happen
Perseverance - His perseverance helped him finish the marathon, even after he injured his ankle.
persistence in doing something despite difficulty
Convey - The painting conveys a sense of loneliness and isolation.
to communicate or express something
Ambiguous - The ending of the movie was ambiguous, leaving many questions unanswered.
unclear or open to more than one interpretation
Deteriorate - Without care, the old building continued to deteriorate.
to become progressively worse
Somber - The mood at the memorial service was somber and quiet.
dark, gloomy, or depressed in mood
Defeat - Despite their best efforts, they faced a tough defeat in the finals.
to lose in a battle or contest
Contemplate - She contemplated moving to a new city after graduation.
to think about deeply and carefully
Innovation - The innovative design made the new phone stand out from competitors.
featuring new methods; advanced and original
Conundrum - Choosing between the two job offers created a real conundrum for him.
a confusing and difficult problem or question
Resilient - After the setback, he remained resilient and kept working hard
able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
Triumph - Winning the championship was a major triumph for the team.
a great victory or achievement