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Critical Thinking - Socratic Method

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Here is our list of words today. Let’s go through them one by one with simple definitions and example sentences so you can use them naturally in conversations or writing: loath, probe, despondent, fabricated dialog, pillage. Renaissance, judicial reasoning, subversive 1. Loath (adjective) Meaning: Unwilling or reluctant to do something. Example: She was loath to admit that she had made a mistake in the report. 2. Probe (verb/noun) Meaning (verb): To investigate or explore something deeply. Meaning (noun): An instrument or inquiry used to examine closely. Example: The journalist probed into the politician’s past to uncover the truth. 3. Despondent (adjective) Meaning: Very sad, hopeless, or discouraged. Example: After losing the final match, the team sat despondent in the locker room. 4. Fabricated dialog (adjective + noun) Meaning: A conversation that is made up, false, or invented. Example: The detective realized the suspect’s st...

Practice Phrasal Verbs (练习短语动词) 27/09/2025

两分钟学习英语 - 27 Sep 2025 让我们来看看每个短语是如何自然出现的。   1. Come out against – To publicly oppose something or someone.  • The senator came out against the new policy, citing concerns about its  fairness.  • The IT department came out against the new software upgrade, citing  compatibility issues with existing systems.  2. Stick by – To remain loyal or supportive, especially during tough times.  • Even when everyone doubted me, she stuck by me through it all.  • Even after the error in the report, the manager stuck by her team and helped  them fix the issue.  3. Side with – To support or align with one person or group in a disagreement.  • He always sides with his older brother, even when he's clearly wrong.  • During the budget meeting, the finance lead sided with the marketing  department's proposal.  4. Cave in – To give in or surrender, especially under pressure.  • After hours of negotiation, the company finall...