Listening Framework Pre-advanced 3 (E) Unit 09

critic

a person who judges or gives opinions about something
Many critics said the movie was one of the best films of the year.

evidence

facts or information that show something is true
The police found new evidence that proved he was innocent.

insight

a clear or deep understanding of something
The book offers fascinating insights into human psychology.

valid

being reasonable, true, or acceptable
You need a valid passport to travel to another country.

bias

an unfair preference or dislike for something
We should try to make decisions without personal bias.

comprehensive

covering all or nearly all parts of something
The teacher gave us a comprehensive review before the exam.

define

to explain the meaning of something clearly
It is important to define the terms before starting a research study.

persistence

the ability to keep trying even when it is hard
With hard work and persistence, he finally became a doctor.

capacity

the ability to think, reason, and understand
She has the capacity to learn new languages quickly.

consistent

staying the same over time
She has been consistent in her work since she joined the company.

controversy

a strong disagreement about something important
The new law caused a lot of controversy among citizens.

evaluate

to judge or decide the value or quality of something
Teachers evaluate students based on their test scores and participation.

intellectual

related to thinking, understanding, and learning
Reading books helps develop your intellectual skills.

interact

to talk or work with others
Students learn better when they interact with each other in class.

rank

to put things or people in order based on level or importance
The school is ranked among the best universities in the country.

reliable

being dependable or able to be trusted
She is a reliable worker who always finishes her job on time.

restrictive

limiting what can be done
Some countries have very restrictive laws about the internet.

teamwork

the act of working well together with others to reach a goal
Good teamwork is essential for success in sports and business.

entrance

the act of entering a school, university, or organization
She passed the entrance exam for the medical school.

memorization

the process of learning something so that you can remember it exactly
Memorization of vocabulary is important for learning a new language.

score

The number of points someone gets in a game, test, or competition
He got the highest score on the math test.

strength

The quality of being strong or the best ability someone has
Her main strength is her ability to stay calm under pressure.

beyond

Further than something
The view from the mountain went far beyond my expectations.

psychology

The scientific study of the mind and how people behave
She decided to study psychology to understand human behavior better.

categorize

To put people or things into groups according to what they are
The teacher categorized the books by reading level.

conscientiousness

The quality of being careful, responsible
Her conscientiousness makes her one of the most trusted employees.

self-reflection

The act of thinking carefully about your own thoughts and behavior
Self-reflection helps people grow and understand themselves better.

military

Related to soldiers, the army, or war
He decided to join the military after finishing high school.

caution

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
You should drive with caution on wet roads.

verbal

Related to words or spoken language
Verbal communication is as important as body language in conversation.