Thinking & Understanding Flashcards
(10 cards)
What does ‘deduce’ mean?
To come to a conclusion using reasoning or evidence.
Example: From the data, scientists deduced that the treatment was effective.
What does ‘infer’ mean?
To guess or conclude something from evidence and reasoning.
Example: We can infer the author’s opinion from the text.
What does ‘conceive’ mean?
To form an idea or a plan in the mind.
Example: He conceived a new approach to solving the problem.
What does ‘comprehend’ mean?
To understand or grasp mentally.
Example: Some students struggle to comprehend scientific concepts.
What does ‘understand’ mean?
To know the meaning of something.
Example: She couldn’t understand the instructions clearly.
What does ‘notion’ mean?
A belief or idea about something.
Example: He had a strange notion of what freedom means.
What does ‘concept’ mean?
An abstract idea or a general notion.
Example: The core concept of the theory is evolution.
What does ‘perceive’ mean?
To notice or become aware of something.
Example: People perceive the same situation in different ways.
What does ‘interpret’ mean?
To explain or understand the meaning of something.
Example: It’s difficult to interpret the results without more context.
What does ‘indicate’ mean?
To show or point out something.
Example: The test results indicate a serious issue.
