General English C1 · Lesson 7A
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
hostile to social norms or to being with others
show that something is false
a former colleague
the friendly reception of guests
understand incorrectly
reasoning shaped by what you already want to believe
a mental capacity that atrophies if unused
value more highly than deserved
exist or occur before something else
a mode of thinking that seeks accurate understanding
a mode of thinking that defends existing beliefs
understood without being explicitly stated
to change what you think in the light of new evidence
judge less than the true amount or ability
not based on fact or evidence
a sentence that feels friendly and confident