Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Certainty & Likelihood

the feeling of complete certainty

a belief or opinion that is very strong

displaying forcefulness and determination

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

in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt

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

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

not producing a clear result or decision

being solely based on imagination or theory rather that reality

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

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

an idea that is based on guesswork and not facts

to estimate something by calculating and guessing

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

to be certain that something is good or useful

according to opinions or guesses instead of facts or evidence

to predict or anticipate an event or someone's reaction

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

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

based on the likelihood of an event or outcome occurring

according to facts instead of opinions

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

appearing contradictory or conflicting but potentially true

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

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

without a doubt

something that will surely happen

in a way that is absolutely certain and cannot be questioned

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

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success