Conscious
Example: She is conscious of the risks involved
Definition
"Conscious" describes being aware of and able to perceive one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings. It means having knowledge or realization of something, as in being mentally alert and responsive, like when one is conscious of the risks involved in a situation.
Etymology
The word "conscious" comes from the Latin word 'conscire,' meaning 'to be mutually aware' or 'to know together.' It entered English in the late 16th century, evolving to describe the state of awareness and knowledge we use today.
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"Conscious" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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