TOEFL のための上級語彙 - 疑いと確信

to let something happen or exist

許す, 認める

to make certain of or to guarantee something

確実にする, 保証する

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

推測する, 占う

to estimate something by calculating and guessing

推測する, おおよそ見積もる

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

賭ける, 推測する

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

ためらう, 躊躇する

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

推測する, 想定する

to give good reasons to justify a particular action

正当化する, 合理化する

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

公理的な, 明らかな

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

あいまいな, 不明瞭な

(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, 信憑性が疑わしい

experiencing confusion

当惑した, 混乱した

without a doubt

断定的な, 疑いのない

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

緊張感のある, わくわくする

able to make decisions quickly and confidently

決定的, 決断力ある

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

ドグマティック, 頑な

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

曖昧な, 二義的な

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

ためらいがちな, 躊躇する

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

否定できない, 反論の余地がない

generally perceived to exist or be the case despite being uncertain

名高い, 評判の

displaying forcefulness and determination

力強い, 決然とした

unable to decide between two opinions, possibilities, etc.

揺れ動く, 迷っている

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

希望, 楽観

the feeling of complete certainty

確信, 確実性

an idea that is based on guesswork and not facts

推測, 仮説

shyness due to a lack of confidence in oneself

控えめさ, 内気

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, 経験に基づく推測

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

既定の結論, 予想された結論

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

苦境, 窮地

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

ジレンマ, 困惑

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

曖昧さ, 不明確さ