▸ Specimen Drawer

Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 25

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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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assuming

əˈsuːmɪŋ

Take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof — assuming you agree, we can proceed with the plan.

Assuming it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the outdoor event.

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assurance

əˈʃʊrəns

Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities — she had the assurance to ask for a raise.

She gave me an assurance that she would finish the work on time.

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assurances

əˈʃɔrənsɪz

Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities — his assurances didn't convince anyone.

She gave me assurances that the project would be completed on time.

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astonish

əˈstɑːnɪʃ

Affect with wonder — the magician's tricks astonished the entire audience.

The magician's tricks astonished the entire audience.

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astonished

əˈstɑːnɪʃt

Affect with wonder — I was astonished by the news.

I was astonished by the news.

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astound

əˈstaʊnd

Affect with wonder — the magician's tricks astounded the entire audience.

The magician's tricks astounded the entire audience.

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astounded

əˈstaʊndɪd

Affect with wonder — we were astounded by how much the city had changed.

I was absolutely astounded by the beautiful scenery.

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astounding

əˈstaʊndɪŋ

Affect with wonder — her performance at the concert was astounding.

The view from the mountain peak was absolutely astounding.

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astrology

əˈstrɑːlədʒi

A pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon — astrology has been practiced for thousands of years.

She's interested in astrology and reads her horoscope daily.

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astrophysics

ˌæstroʊˈfɪzɪks

The branch of astronomy that studies the physical properties, structure, and — she is studying astrophysics at university.

She is studying astrophysics at university.

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atheism

ˈeɪθiɪzəm

The doctrine or belief that there is no God — she wrote a book about her journey to atheism.

Many famous philosophers were known for their atheism.

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attending

əˈtɛndɪŋ

The present participle of attend, meaning to be present at a place, event, or meeting — they are attending classes online.

She is attending the conference in London.

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