Assessment and Discourse

a diagram or illustration that is used to show or explain something, such as a chart, graph, or drawing

The report included several figures to make the data easier to understand.

to provide a valid reason or explanation for an action, decision, or belief, usually something that others consider wrong

She had to justify her choice to pursue a career in the arts to her parents, emphasizing her passion and long-term goals.

used to explain the main reason or starting point of a situation

I don't want to go in the first place, I'm tired, and secondly, I can't afford it.

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

The sculpture in the museum is an ancient object made of marble.

a goal that one wants to achieve

Her main objective is to complete the project by the end of the month.

based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions rather than facts

The art critic's review was subjective, reflecting her personal taste rather than objective analysis.

to make something stay in the same state or condition

The janitor regularly maintains cleanliness in the office by cleaning and organizing.

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

It may rain later this afternoon, so don't forget your umbrella.

the word we call a person or thing

He introduced himself by saying, "Hi, my name is Alex."

to firmly resist something

The workers opposed the safety changes, pushing back against the new regulations.

to firmly resist something

The workers opposed the safety changes, pushing back against the new regulations.

to express admiration or approval toward something or someone

The teacher praised the student for their outstanding performance on the challenging assignment.

to think or have an opinion about something

He reckoned that the project would take longer than anticipated.

a steady or fixed look, often of attention or contemplation

something that is said that shows one's opinion of something

She made a thoughtful remark about the importance of teamwork.

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

Observing the unusual behavior, scientists began to speculate about the potential causes of the phenomenon.

the creation of theories or opinions about something with no fact or proof

The stock market is often influenced by speculation about future trends.

the position or manner in which a person stands

to be upright on one's feet

He likes to stand on the balcony to feel the breeze.

to briefly state the most important parts or facts of something

To save time, the presenter decided to sum the discussion up quickly.

to fail to understand something or someone correctly

He misunderstood the meeting time and arrived an hour early.

the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something

Her perception of the artwork changed after learning about the artist's background.

a job, role, or function within an organization

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

The DNA results acted as proof that the suspect was at the scene of the crime.

the collective attitudes, beliefs, and views held by the general population on various issues, events, or individuals

Politicians often shape their policies based on public opinion to ensure they align with voters' preferences.

a rational motive or cause for a belief, decision, or action

the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others

His reputation was damaged after the scandal was exposed to the public.

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

The sun rises from the east, which is to the right if you're facing north.

the right or left half of an object, place, person, or similar whole

Please write your name on the top side of the paper.

a span of time

She waited patiently for a while before the bus finally arrived.

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

In mathematics, the plus sign (+) is commonly used to represent addition.

used to convay that one is strongly against someone or something

They marched in opposition to the new law.

in a way that is similar

She smiled warmly, and he likewise returned the gesture.

the decision of a judge or law court

The judgment was delivered after weeks of deliberation by the court.