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B2 · Thinking & opinions (1)

B2 · Pag-iisip at opinyon (1)

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    assume(verb)

    /əˈsuːm/

    ipagpalagay, akalain, ipalagay

    to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it

    I assume you have already heard the news about the merger.

    Ipinapalagay kong narinig mo na ang balita tungkol sa merger.

    Kasingkahuluganpresumesupposetake for grantedundertakeshoulderacceptbelieveimagine
    Kasalungatrejectrefusedenydisprovedisclaimignore
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    circumstance(noun)

    /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

    kalagayan

    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

    Sa kasalukuyang kalagayang pang-ekonomiya, hindi nila kayang bilhin ang ari-arian.

    If the circumstances change in the near future and we have new properties, we will be sure to call you

    Kasingkahulugansituationconditionstatecontexteventfactoccurrence
    Kasalungatcauseoriginsource
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    approach(noun)

    /əˈprəʊtʃ/

    paraan, pamamaraan, lapit

    a way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task

    We need a completely new approach to solving this problem.

    Kailangan natin ng ganap na bagong paraan sa paglutas ng problemang ito.

    Kasingkahulugannearadvancecome closeapproximateaccessmethodway
    Kasalungatretreatrecedeavoiddepartdistance
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    criticism(noun)

    /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/

    puna, kritisismo, pagpuna

    the 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.

    Nakaranas ang pamahalaan ng matinding puna dahil sa desisyon nitong isara ang ospital.

    Kasingkahulugancritiqueassessmentevaluationjudgmentcommentaryanalysis
    Kasalungatpraiseapprovalcommendationcomplimentendorsement
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    assess(verb)

    /əˈses/

    suriin, tasahin, timbangin

    to make a judgement about the nature or quality of somebody/something

    Teachers assess each student's progress at the end of every term.

    Tinatasa ng mga guro ang pag-unlad ng bawat mag-aaral sa katapusan ng bawat termino.

    Kasingkahuluganevaluatejudgeappraiseestimatedeterminecalculatevalue
    Kasalungatignoreneglectdisregard
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    aspect(noun)

    /ˈæspekt/

    aspeto

    a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered

    She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.

    Naramdaman niyang tiningnan niya ang problema mula sa bawat aspeto.

    Kasingkahuluganfacetangledimensionviewpointsidefeatureelementcharacteristic
    Kasalungatwholeentiretytotality
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    concept(noun)

    /ˈkɑːnsept/

    konsepto

    an idea or a principle that is connected with something abstract

    the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity

    ang konsepto na dapat magkaroon ang lahat ng pagkakapantay-pantay ng oportunidad

    concepts such as ‘civilization’ and ‘government’

    Kasingkahuluganideanotionthoughtbeliefprincipletheoryunderstandingperception
    Kasalungatfactrealityactualitytangibility
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    criticize(verb)

    /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

    pumuna

    to 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!

    Ang palagi mo na lang ginagawa ay pumuna!

    The decision was criticized by environmental groups.

    Kasingkahulugancondemndenouncedisapprovefind fault withreproachcensure
    Kasalungatpraisecommendapprovecomplimentendorse
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    approve(verb)

    /əˈpruːv/

    sumang-ayon, pumayag, aprubahan

    to think that somebody/something is good, acceptable or suitable

    My parents don't approve of my staying out late at night.

    Hindi sumasang-ayon ang mga magulang ko na gabi na akong umuuwi.

    Kasingkahuluganauthorizeratifyendorsesanctionvalidateconfirm
    Kasalungatrejectdenydisapproverefuseveto
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    associate(verb)

    /əˈsəʊsieɪt/

    iugnay

    to make a connection between people or things in your mind

    You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different.

    Hindi mo karaniwang iuugnay ang dalawang manunulat na ito—ang kanilang mga istilo ay ganap na magkaiba.

    I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.

    Kasingkahuluganconnectlinkrelatecombineuniteaffiliateally
    Kasalungatseparatedisconnectdissociatedividedetach
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    concentration(noun)

    /ˌkɑːnsnˈtreɪʃn/

    konsentrasyon

    the ability to direct all your effort and attention on one thing, without thinking of other things

    This book requires a great deal of concentration.

    Ang librong ito ay nangangailangan ng malaking konsentrasyon.

    Tiredness affects your powers of concentration.

    Kasingkahuluganfocusattentionabsorptiondeliberationthoughtintentness
    Kasalungatdistractioninattentiondisinterestapathynegligence
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    commitment(noun)

    /kəˈmɪtmənt/

    pangako

    a 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.

    Ang pangako ng kumpanya na magbigay ng kalidad sa makatwirang presyo ay naging mahalaga sa tagumpay nito.

    She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment.

    Kasingkahulugandedicationdevotionpledgepromiseassuranceobligationresponsibilityloyalty
    Kasalungatindifferenceapathydisinterestnegligencebreachabandonment
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    approval(noun)

    /əˈpruːvl/

    pagsang-ayon, pagsang-ayon at pagtanggap

    the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something

    She always worked hard to win her father's approval.

    Lagi siyang nagsisikap para makuha ang pagsang-ayon ng kanyang ama.

    Kasingkahuluganendorsementpermissionagreementconsentratificationsanctionauthorization
    Kasalungatrejectiondenialdisapprovaloppositionvetorefusal
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    critical(adjective)

    /ˈkrɪtɪkl/

    mapamuna

    saying what you think is bad about somebody/something

    The supervisor is always very critical.

    Ang superbisor ay palaging mapamuna.

    a critical comment/report

    Kasingkahuluganfault-findingcensoriousjudgmentalhypercriticalnitpickinganalyticalcrucialimportant
    Kasalungatcomplimentarylaudatorypraisinguncriticalsuperficialtrivialinsignificant
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    criterion(noun)

    /kraɪˈtɪriən/

    pamantayan

    a 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?

    Anong pamantayan ang ginagamit sa pagsusuri ng kakayahan ng isang mag-aaral?

    The main criterion is value for money.

    Kasingkahuluganstandardbenchmarkmeasureyardstickprinciplegauge
    Kasalungatguesschancerandomnesssubjectivity
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    conscious(adjective)

    /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

    malay

    aware of something; noticing something

    I became conscious of someone watching me.

    Naging malay ako na may nagmamasid sa akin.

    I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched.

    Kasingkahuluganawareknowingcognizantmindfulsentientawakealert
    Kasalungatunconsciousunawareobliviousinsensibleasleep
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    consideration(noun)

    /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/

    konsiderasyon

    the act of thinking carefully about something

    a consideration of the legal issues involved

    isang pagsasaalang-alang ng mga legal na isyu na kasangkot

    The proposals are currently under consideration(= being discussed).

    Kasingkahulugandeliberationthoughtreflectionattentionregardconcernreviewexamination
    Kasalungatdisregardneglectignorancethoughtlessness
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    assessment(noun)

    /əˈsesmənt/

    pagtatasa, pagsusuri, ebalwasyon

    an opinion or a judgement about somebody/something that has been thought about very carefully

    The teacher's assessment of my essay was fair and very helpful.

    Patas at malaking tulong ang pagtatasa ng guro sa aking sanaysay.

    Kasingkahuluganevaluationappraisalreviewtestanalysis
    Kasalungatdisregardneglectignorance
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    convinced(adjective)

    /kənˈvɪnst/

    kumbinsido

    completely sure about something

    I am convinced that he is telling the truth.

    Kumbinsido ako na nagsasabi siya ng totoo.

    Kasingkahulugancertainassuredpersuadedsatisfiedconfident
    Kasalungatdoubtfulskepticaluncertainunsuredubious
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    acknowledge(verb)

    /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/

    kilalanin

    to accept that something is true

    I acknowledge that I made a mistake.

    Kinikilala ko na nagkamali ako.

    Kasingkahuluganadmitrecognizeconcedeaccept
    Kasalungatdenyrejectignoredisregard