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Essential Words Needed for the GRE - Making Decisions
Here you will learn some English words about decision, such as "veto", "grudge", "finicky", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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accountability
[noun]
the fact of being responsible for what someone does and being able to explain the reasons
acquittal
[noun]
an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with
adjudicator
[noun]
someone who makes a formal decision about who is right in an argument or dispute
grudge
[noun]
a deep feeling of anger and dislike toward someone because of what they did in the past
free will
[noun]
the idea that human beings have the agency to decide independently without being controlled by any outside influences
dilemma
[noun]
a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important
to deliberate
[verb]
to think carefully about something and consider it before making a decision
indecisive
[adjective]
(of a person) having difficulty making choices or decisions, often due to fear, lack of confidence, or overthinking
incisive
[adjective]
capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives
finicky
[adjective]
overly particular about small details, making one challenging to please
to stipulate
[verb]
to specify that something needs to be done or how it should be done, especially as part of an agreement
adherence
[noun]
the fact of complying with a command, order, impulse, etc. or following someone's rules and beliefs
prerequisite
[noun]
something that is required as a precondition for something else following
to act on
[verb]
to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice
to commend
[verb]
to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability
to indicate
[verb]
to express that there are signs or clues that suggest a particular idea or conclusion
to postulate
[verb]
to suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
to propound
[verb]
to put an idea, proposition, theory, etc. forward for further consideration
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