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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Certainty & Likelihood

Here you will learn some English words about doubt and certainty, such as "halting", "cinch", "robust", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
certitude

the feeling of complete certainty

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conviction

a belief or opinion that is very strong

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robust

displaying forcefulness and determination

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tentative

not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future

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decidedly

in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt

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supposedly

used to suggest that something is assumed to be true, often with a hint of doubt

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presumably

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

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inconclusive

not producing a clear result or decision

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notional

being solely based on imagination or theory rather that reality

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surmise

an estimation that points out the validity of something without sufficient evidence to confirm it

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educated guess

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

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conjecture

an idea that is based on guesswork and not facts

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to guesstimate

to estimate something by calculating and guessing

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to check over

to inspect something closely to ensure accuracy, quality, or its overall condition

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to swear by

to be certain that something is good or useful

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speculative

according to opinions or guesses instead of facts or evidence

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to second-guess

to predict or anticipate an event or someone's reaction

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reputedly

used to say that something is true according to what people say, although it is uncertain

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halting

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

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probabilistic

based on the likelihood of an event or outcome occurring

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concrete

according to facts instead of opinions

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the dust settle

to allow or wait for a situation to become calmer or more stable after a significant change or serious dispute

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paradoxical

seemingly contradictory or absurd at first glance but may reveal deeper truth or validity upon further examination

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foregone conclusion

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

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to cross-check

to check the accuracy or validity of something by using alternative sources or methods

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categorical

without a doubt

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cinch

something that will surely happen

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beyond doubt

in a way that is absolutely certain and cannot be questioned

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if in doubt

‌used to offer advice or instructions to someone who is incapable of making decisions

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long shot

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

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