C1 Unit 33: Ideas & thinking 2
20 C1 words: likelihood, inherent, premise, retention, credible, scrutiny… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| likelihood/ˈlaɪkliˌhʊd/ n | likelihoodhow probable something is | There is a strong likelihood of rain this afternoon.There is a strong likelihood of rain this afternoon. | |
| inherent/ɪnˈhɪrənt/ adj | inherentexisting as a natural, basic part | Risk is inherent in any business.Risk is inherent in any business. | |
| premise/ˈprɛmɪs/ n | premisean idea on which an argument is based | The whole argument is based on a false premise.The whole argument is based on a false premise. | |
| retention/riˈtɛnʃən/ n | retentionthe ability to keep or remember something | Good sleep helps the retention of what you learn.Good sleep helps the retention of what you learn. | |
| credible/ˈkrɛdəbəl/ adj | crediblebelievable and able to be trusted | The witness gave a credible account of what happened.The witness gave a credible account of what happened. | |
| scrutiny/ˈskrutəni/ n | scrutinycareful and close examination | The new law is under close scrutiny from journalists.The new law is under close scrutiny from journalists. | |
| meaningless/ˈminɪŋləs/ adj | meaninglesshaving no purpose or value | Without friends, success felt meaningless to Anna.Without friends, success felt meaningless to Anna. | |
| apt to/æpt tu/ v | to apt tolikely to do something | Young children are apt to get tired in the afternoon.Young children are apt to get tired in the afternoon. | |
| mutually/ˈmjutʃuəli/ adv | mutuallyfelt or done by both sides equally | The two companies reached a mutually good agreement.The two companies reached a mutually good agreement. | |
| accustomed/əˈkʌstəmd/ adj | accustomedused to something | Anna soon became accustomed to the cold weather in her new town.Anna soon became accustomed to the cold weather in her new town. | |
| plausible/ˈplɔzəbəl/ adj | plausiblelikely to be true | The detective’s explanation sounded plausible, so they accepted it.The detective’s explanation sounded plausible, so they accepted it. | |
| comprise/kəmˈpraɪz/ v | to compriseto be made up of certain parts | The team will comprise six players and one coach.The team will comprise six players and one coach. | |
| reminiscent/ˌrɛməˈnɪsənt/ adj | reminiscentreminding you of something | The song is reminiscent of music from the 1980s.The song is reminiscent of music from the 1980s. | |
| inherently/ɪnˈhɪrəntli/ adv | inherentlyin a basic, natural way | Some sports are inherently more dangerous than others.Some sports are inherently more dangerous than others. | |
| intuitive/ˌɪnˈtuətɪv/ adj | intuitiveeasy to understand without being taught | The app is intuitive, so even beginners can use it easily.The app is intuitive, so even beginners can use it easily. | |
| superficial/ˌsupɚˈfɪʃəl/ adj | superficialonly looking at the surface, not deep | The report is superficial and misses the main problem.The report is superficial and misses the main problem. | |
| intuition/ˌɪntuˈɪʃən/ n | intuitiona feeling you know something without proof | Maria followed her intuition and took the earlier train.Maria followed her intuition and took the earlier train. | |
| intellect/ˈɪntəˌlɛkt/ n | intellectthe ability to think and understand clearly | Her sharp intellect made her the best student in the class.Her sharp intellect made her the best student in the class. | |
| lapse/læps/ n/v | lapsea short mistake or failure of attention | A brief lapse in concentration caused Ken to make a silly mistake.A brief lapse in concentration caused Ken to make a silly mistake. | |
| speculate/ˈspɛkjəˌleɪt/ v | to speculateto guess without knowing all the facts | People often speculate about what the new manager will change.People often speculate about what the new manager will change. |