Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Making Decisions

the fact of being responsible for what someone does and being able to explain the reasons

an official judgment in court of law that declares someone not guilty of the crime they were charged with

someone who makes a formal decision about who is right in an argument or dispute

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

refusal of or disagreement with something

an opinion given or a decision made after much consideration

an unfair prejudice or bias toward an individual, group of people, etc.

a tendency to believe in or favor something

a deep feeling of anger and dislike toward someone because of what they did in the past

the idea that human beings have the agency to decide independently without being controlled by any outside influences

a situation that is difficult because a choice must be made between two or more options that are equally important

to think carefully about something and consider it before making a decision

to decide something, after considering all possible alternatives

to start to dislike someone or something

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

to consider a matter carefully before reaching a decision

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

(of a person) having difficulty making choices or decisions, often due to fear, lack of confidence, or overthinking

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

overly particular about small details, making one challenging to please

to specify that something needs to be done or how it should be done, especially as part of an agreement

(of a rule, process, etc.) strictly followed or applied

the fact of complying with a command, order, impulse, etc. or following someone's rules and beliefs

something that is required as a precondition for something else following

aiming to provide advice and suggestions

to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

to speak positively about someone or something and suggest their suitability

to be attentive to advice or a warning

to suggest something in an indirect manner

to express that there are signs or clues that suggest a particular idea or conclusion

suggesting something without directly stating it

not recommended to do based on the particular situation

to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

to encourage someone to do or say something

to put an idea, proposition, theory, etc. forward for further consideration

to perceive something as a sign that indicates the occurrence of something good or evil