TOEFL のための上級語彙 - 疑いと確信

to let something happen or exist

許す

to make certain of or to guarantee something

確実にする

to guess or deduce information through intuition or a sense of inner knowledge

推測する

to estimate something by calculating and guessing

推測する

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

賭ける

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

ためらう

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

推測する

to give good reasons to justify a particular action

正当化する

unquestionably true in a way that there is no need for proof

公理的な

referring to something that has several possible meanings, often deliberately set that way

あいまいな

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

アポクリファル

experiencing confusion

当惑した

without a doubt

断定的な

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

緊張感のある

able to make decisions quickly and confidently

決定的

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

ドグマティック

deliberately not having one obvious meaning and therefore open to interpretation, often intended to deceive

曖昧な

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

ためらいがちな

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

否定できない

generally perceived to exist or be the case despite being uncertain

名高い

displaying forcefulness and determination

力強い

unable to decide between two opinions, possibilities, etc.

揺れ動く

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

希望

the feeling of complete certainty

確信

an idea that is based on guesswork and not facts

shyness due to a lack of confidence in oneself

控えめさ

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

教育的な推測

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

既定の結論

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

苦境

a state of being perplexed or uncertain about how to proceed in a situation that is difficult

ジレンマ

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

曖昧さ