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Decision making – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: change your mind, choice, consider, go for [choose], loser… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. change your mind /tʃeɪndʒ jʊr maɪnd/ (phrase) — to decide something different from before
    Example: She changed her mind and stayed home.
    Synonyms: reconsider, reverse one's decision, have second thoughts
  2. choice /tʃɔɪs/ (noun) — one of the things you can choose from
    Example: You have to make a choice.
    Synonyms: option, selection, alternative
  3. consider /kən'sɪdər/ (verb) — think carefully about something before deciding
    Example: We should consider all the options first.
    Synonyms: think about, weigh, reflect on
  4. go for [choose] /ɡoʊ/ (phrase) — to choose one thing from several options
    Example: I'll go for the blue shirt.
    Synonyms: choose, pick, select
  5. loser /'lu:.zər/ (noun) — a person or team that does not win
    Example: The loser shook hands after the match.
    Synonyms: defeated person, runner-up, also-ran
  6. make a decision /meɪk ə dɪ'sɪʒən/ (phrase) — to choose after thinking about different options
    Example: We need to make a decision soon.
    Synonyms: choose, decide, settle on
  7. make up your mind /meɪk ʌp jʊr maɪnd/ (phrase) — to decide what you want to do
    Example: Please make up your mind soon.
    Synonyms: decide, choose
  8. not (so) bad /nɒt bæd/ (phrase) — fairly good, but not excellent
    Example: The movie was not bad.
    Synonyms: okay, fairly good
  9. pet /pɛt/ (noun) — an animal kept at home for company or pleasure
    Example: My dog is a family pet.
    Synonyms: companion animal, house pet
  10. positive /'pɑ:zətɪv/ (adjective) — showing good feelings or a hopeful attitude
    Example: She has a positive attitude.
    Synonyms: optimistic, hopeful, confident
  11. properly /'prɒpəli/ (adverb) — in the correct way
    Example: Please write your name properly.
    Synonyms: correctly, rightly
  12. result [in a competition] /rɪ'zʌlt/ (noun) — the final score or place in a competition
    Example: The result was a tie.
    Synonyms: score, outcome, standing
  13. sensible /'sɛnsəbəl/ (adjective) — able to make good, practical decisions
    Example: It was a sensible decision.
    Synonyms: practical, reasonable, wise
  14. take [remove sth] /teɪk/ (verb) — to move something away from a place
    Example: He took the books off the table.
    Synonyms: remove, move away, lift
  15. take away /teɪk ə'weɪ/ (phrase) — to remove something from a place or person
    Example: Please take away the empty plates.
    Synonyms: remove, take off, carry away
  16. take/make a decision /teɪk ə dɪ'sɪʒən/ (phrase) — to choose after thinking about different options
    Example: We took a decision after talking it over.
    Synonyms: decide, choose, determine
  17. try sth on /traɪ ʌm/ (phrase) — to put clothes on your body to see if they fit or look good
    Example: Try the jacket on before you buy it.
    Synonyms: put on, test, wear
  18. unless /ən'lɛs/ (conjunction) — except if a particular thing happens
    Example: Call me unless you are busy.
    Synonyms: except if, if not, provided that not
  19. victory /'vɪktəri/ (noun) — a success in a fight, game, or competition
    Example: Their victory surprised everyone.
    Synonyms: win, triumph, success
  20. What do you do? Why not? /waɪ nɑ:t/ (phrase) — a question asking why someone should not do something
    Example: Why not try it?
    Synonyms: Why shouldn't you?, Why not?
  21. What for? /wʌt fɔ:r/ (phrase) — a question asking the reason for something
    Example: What for do you need it?
    Synonyms: For what reason?, Why?
  22. wide vocabulary worth (+ noun/-ing) /wɜ:rθ/ (adjective) — useful or important enough to deserve something
    Example: This book is worth reading.
    Synonyms: deserve, merit, be worthy of
  23. widow /'wɪdəʊ/ (noun) — a woman whose husband has died
    Example: She became a widow at 40.
    Synonyms: bereaved wife, woman whose husband has died
  24. win /wɪn/ (verb) — to be first in a game, race, or competition
    Example: They hope to win the final.
    Synonyms: beat, take, triumph
  25. wing /wɪŋ/ (noun) — a body part that helps a bird fly
    Example: The bird flapped its wing and flew away.
    Synonyms: pinion, flipper, airfoil
  26. winner /'wɪnər/ (noun) — the person or team that wins
    Example: She was the winner of the race.
    Synonyms: champion, victor, first-place finisher

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