noun
algorithm
A defined sequence of steps for solving a problem or completing a calculation.
Meaning and history →Thoughts & feelings
Vocabulary for thinking, noticing and describing an inner state.
verb
bethink
To consider or ponder something carefully
Meaning and history →verb
calculate
To determine something using mathematics or careful reasoning.
Meaning and history →verb
eavesdrop
To listen to a conversation without the speakers' knowledge
Meaning and history →verb
entertain
To amuse someone; also to consider an idea as possible.
Meaning and history →noun
enthusiasm
Strong interest, excitement, or eagerness.
Meaning and history →verb
forsake
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
Meaning and history →noun
humour
The quality of being funny, or the ability to notice and express amusement.
Meaning and history →verb
inspire
To fill someone with an urge, idea, confidence, or creative energy.
Meaning and history →noun
oversight
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
Meaning and history →noun
panic
An overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
Meaning and history →noun
passion
A very strong feeling, interest, or enthusiasm.
Meaning and history →verb
premise
A statement accepted as the basis of an argument; in the plural, land and buildings.
Meaning and history →noun
strand
To leave someone stuck or helpless; as a noun, a shore or a single length of material.
Meaning and history →noun
temptation
A strong desire to do or have something, especially something unwise or forbidden.
Meaning and history →verb
thrill
A sudden feeling of excitement, pleasure, or fear.
Meaning and history →noun
vanity
Excessive pride in appearance or achievements; historically also emptiness or worthlessness.
Meaning and history →noun
vector
A quantity with direction and magnitude, or an organism or agent that carries disease.
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