Point of View

to make something stay in the same state or condition

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

to have in your hands or arms

They held candles during the power outage.

to not let any harm come to someone or something

The brave soldier defended the country during the battle.

to publicly support or recommend something

The environmentalist passionately advocates for sustainable living practices.

to find a number or amount using mathematics

She calculated the total cost of the groceries before going to the store.

to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.

The two colleagues started to dispute the best approach to solving the project's challenges.

to form a broad conclusion or principle by considering specific instances

Scientists generalize results from a small study to a larger population.

to oppose or resist someone or something

Many citizens went against the government's policies by participating in protests.

to call forth or summon a spirit, often through magical words, rituals, or incantations

The witch invoked the spirit of the ancient forest with a chant under the full moon.

to be upright on one's feet

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

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.

to be different from something or someone

His opinion on the matter differs significantly from that of his colleagues.

(of pieces of evidence, facts, statements, etc.) to be opposite or very different in a way that it is impossible for all to be true at the same time

The witness's testimony contradicted the forensic evidence presented in court, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the case.

to risk money on the result of a coming event by trying to predict it

Friends often bet on sports events to make watching more exciting.

the classification or estimation of the value, quality, or significance of something

His assessment of the project was overly optimistic.

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Her assertion that the project would succeed was based on thorough research.

to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view

She biased the hiring process by favoring candidates from her alma mater.

causing a lot of strong public disagreement or discussion

The politician's controversial statements about immigration sparked heated discussions among voters.

an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

She anticipated the counterarguments to her proposal and prepared strong rebuttals.

used to introduce additional information

The research findings supported the hypothesis, and furthermore, they provided valuable insights into potential applications.

to firmly resist something

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

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

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

to have a positive or favorable inclination or willingness towards a particular action, idea, or person

After reviewing the details, she inclined to support the new policy.

not excessive in amount, degree, or quantity

She prefers to eat moderate portions to avoid overeating.

the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people

Despite her unconventional ideas, she managed to gain acceptance in the mainstream over time.

the process of calculating how many times a number can contain another number

In division, the number being divided is called the dividend.

a conclusion one reaches from the existing evidence or known facts

The detective made a crucial inference about the suspect's alibi based on the new evidence.

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.

open to question and disagreement

The decision to raise taxes is arguable, with people holding different opinions on the matter.

a response expressing agreement or consent

He gave an affirmative when asked to join the team.

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

His argumentative nature often leads to heated discussions with his peers.

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday.

unfriendly or aggressive toward others

He's so hostile; he always responds with anger or aggression in disagreements.

the quality of always acting or being the same way, or having the same opinions or standards

Successful athletes attribute their achievements to discipline and consistency in training.

the process or action of evaluating and giving personal reviews of a work of art

Criticism of a play can influence audience perceptions and discussions about its themes and messages.