Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Duda y Certeza

to let something happen or exist

to secure, guarantee, or make certain of something

to guess or deduce information using intuition or an inexplicable sense of inner knowledge

to estimate something by calculating and guessing

to state an opinion, guess, suggestion, etc. even though there are chances of one being wrong

to hesitate or be dubious about doing something that one thinks might be wrong or immoral

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

to give good reasons to justify a particular action

clearly true and requiring no explanation

having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

experiencing confusion

without a doubt

(of a situation, movie, etc.) having an unclear ending that makes it enticing

(of a person) able to make clear, firm decisions quickly, especially in challenging situations

convinced that everything one believes in is true and others are wrong

having two or more possible meanings

acting or talking with hesitation due to uncertainty or lack of confidence

true in a way that leaves no room for denial or disagreement

considered to be a certain way, though not necessarily confirmed

remaining strong and effective even when facing challenges or difficulties

unable to decide between two opinions, possibilities, etc.

a feeling of hopefulness and confidence that makes one remain cheerful, especially in sad or unpleasant situations

the feeling of complete certainty

an idea that is based on guesswork and not facts

shyness due to a lack of confidence in oneself

a guess that is made according to one's experience or knowledge thus is more likely to be true

something that is assumed to be true or already decided upon before any evidence or arguments are presented

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

a state of uncertainty about what decision to make in a challenging situation

the lack of clear expression, knowing, describing, or decision