▸ Specimen Drawer

Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 12

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Fast recall sprint

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Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

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possible

ˈpɑːsəbl

Something that can be done — it's possible that she forgot to call.

Is it possible to learn a new language in a month?

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prejudice

ˈpredʒʊdɪs

A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation — education can help reduce prejudice and promote understanding.

The company was accused of racial prejudice in its hiring practices.

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principle

ˈprɪnsəpəl

A fundamental truth, rule, or belief that serves as the foundation for a system — honesty is an important principle that guides my actions.

Honesty is an important principle that guides my actions.

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proof

pruːf

Any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something — can you give me proof of your age?

The police need more proof before they can arrest him.

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purpose

ˈpɜːrpəs

An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions — what is the purpose of this meeting?

What is the purpose of this meeting?

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react

riˈækt

Show a response or a reaction to something — she slapped him and called him names, but he didn't react.

She slapped him and called him names , but he didn't react.

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reality

riˈæl.ə.t̬i

All of your experiences that determine how things appear to you — he escaped from reality by going to the cinema every afternoon.

The reality of the situation is that unless we find some new funding soon , the youth centre will have to close .

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realize

ˈriːəlaɪz

Be fully aware or cognizant of — I didn't realize how late it was.

I didn't realize how late it was.

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reason

ˈriːzən

A rational motive for a belief or action — there is no reason to worry.

What is the reason for your absence?

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recognize

ˈrekəɡnaɪz

Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority — can you recognize this song?

I recognized my old friend from school.

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regard

rɪˈɡɑːrd

(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point — I hold him in high regard.

She has great regard for her mentor.

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reject

rɪˈdʒɛkt

The person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality — the committee rejected the proposal.

The committee rejected the proposal.

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