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B2 · Thinking & opinions (1)
the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action
Under the current economic circumstances, they will not be able to purchase the property
If the circumstances change in the near future and we have new properties, we will be sure to call you
SynonymssituationconditionstatecontexteventfactoccurrenceAntonymscauseoriginsourcethe act of expressing disapproval of somebody/something and opinions about their faults or bad qualities; a statement showing this disapproval
The government has faced strong criticism for its decision to close the hospital.
SynonymscritiqueassessmentevaluationjudgmentcommentaryanalysisAntonymspraiseapprovalcommendationcomplimentendorsementan idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract
the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity
concepts such as ‘civilization’ and ‘government’
SynonymsideanotionthoughtbeliefprincipletheoryunderstandingperceptionAntonymsfactrealityactualitytangibilityto say that you think somebody/something is bad; to say what you do not like or think is wrong about somebody/something
All you ever do is criticize!
The decision was criticized by environmental groups.
Synonymscondemndenouncedisapprovefind fault withreproachcensureAntonymspraisecommendapprovecomplimentendorseto make a connection between people or things in your mind
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different.
I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.
SynonymsconnectlinkrelatecombineuniteaffiliateallyAntonymsseparatedisconnectdissociatedividedetachthe ability to direct all your effort and attention on one thing, without thinking of other things
This book requires a great deal of concentration.
Tiredness affects your powers of concentration.
SynonymsfocusattentionabsorptiondeliberationthoughtintentnessAntonymsdistractioninattentiondisinterestapathynegligencea promise to do something or to behave in a particular way; a promise to support somebody/something; the fact of committing yourself
The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success.
She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment.
SynonymsdedicationdevotionpledgepromiseassuranceobligationresponsibilityloyaltyAntonymsindifferenceapathydisinterestnegligencebreachabandonmentthe feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something
She always worked hard to win her father's approval.
SynonymsendorsementpermissionagreementconsentratificationsanctionauthorizationAntonymsrejectiondenialdisapprovaloppositionvetorefusalsaying what you think is bad about somebody/something
The supervisor is always very critical.
a critical comment/report
Synonymsfault-findingcensoriousjudgmentalhypercriticalnitpickinganalyticalcrucialimportantAntonymscomplimentarylaudatorypraisinguncriticalsuperficialtrivialinsignificanta standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability?
The main criterion is value for money.
SynonymsstandardbenchmarkmeasureyardstickprinciplegaugeAntonymsguesschancerandomnesssubjectivitythe act of thinking carefully about something
a consideration of the legal issues involved
The proposals are currently under consideration(= being discussed).
SynonymsdeliberationthoughtreflectionattentionregardconcernreviewexaminationAntonymsdisregardneglectignorancethoughtlessness
