Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Doubt and Certainty
Here you will learn some English words about doubt and certainty, such as "cinch", "scruple", "decisive", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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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
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
