Unit 1 Pre Reading Vocabulary

Front

Perceive

Back

Definition:

To become aware of or understand something through the senses or the mind.

Example:

• She perceived a slight change in his tone of voice and knew he was upset.

Front

Recognise (British) / Recognize (American)

Back

Definition:

To identify someone or something seen or experienced before; to acknowledge the existence or importance of something.

Example:

• I didn’t recognise her at first because she had changed her hairstyle.

Front

Conceive of

Back

Definition:

To imagine or form an idea of something in your mind.

Example:

• It’s hard to conceive of a world without the internet now.

Front

Assume

Back

Definition:

To believe something is true without having proof.

Example:

• He assumed she had already left the office because her desk was empty.

Front

Deduce

Back

Definition: To reach a conclusion based on evidence or reasoning.

Example:

• From the footprints, the detective deduced that two people had been there.

Front

Conclude

Back

Definition:

To decide something after considering all the information.

Example:

• After reading all the reports, she concluded that more research was needed.

Front

Comprehend

Back

Definition:

To understand something fully and deeply.

Example:

• It took me a while to comprehend the meaning of the poem.

Front

Grasp

Back

Definition:

To understand something, especially something difficult.

Example:

• He quickly grasped the main idea of the presentation.

Front

Consider

Back

Definition:

To think carefully about something before making a decision or forming an opinion.

Example:

• We need to consider all the options before choosing a solution.