TOEFL을 위한 고급 어휘 - 의심과 확실성

to let something happen or exist

허용하다, 인정하다

to make certain of or to guarantee something

보장하다, 확실히 하다

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

추측하다, 예견하다

to estimate something by calculating and guessing

추정하다, 대략 계산하다

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

위험을 무릅쓰다, 추측하다

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

주저하다, 망설이다

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

추측하다, 짐작하다

to give good reasons to justify a particular action

정당화하다, 보증하다

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

공리의, 명백한

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

모호한, 애매한

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

비정통적인, 의심스러운

experiencing confusion

혼란스러운, 어리둥절한

without a doubt

단정적인, 확실한

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

긴장감 있는, 흥미진진한

able to make decisions quickly and confidently

결단력 있는, 결정적인

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

독단적인, 완고한

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

모호한, 애매한

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

주저하는, 망설이는

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

부정할 수 없는, 부인할 수 없는

generally perceived to exist or be the case despite being uncertain

소문난, 평판이 좋은

displaying forcefulness and determination

강력한, 결단력 있는

unable to decide between two opinions, possibilities, etc.

흔들리는, 망설이는

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

희망, 낙관

the feeling of complete certainty

확신, 확실성

an idea that is based on guesswork and not facts

추측, 가설

shyness due to a lack of confidence in oneself

소심함, 수줍음

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

교육받은 추측, 경험에 기반한 추측

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

예견된 결론, 미리 정해진 결론

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

곤경, 위기

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

딜레마, 혼란

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

모호함, 불명확함