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Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Thoughts and Decisions

Here, you will learn some English words related to Thoughts and Decisions that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

Ex: After receiving vague responses , surmised that there might be issues with the communication channels .
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to think carefully about something for a long time

Ex: The mulled over the problem for hours before they came up with a solution .
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to reckon
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to guess something using available information

Ex: Investors reckon the potential return on investment before making financial decisions .
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to think deeply about something

Ex: After reading the novel , he took a moment ruminate on its themes .
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to think carefully about something

Ex: The author would cogitate on the plot twists before finalizing the storyline .
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to relive
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to experience again, especially in one's thoughts or imagination, as if the event is happening anew

Ex: People often use photographs relive cherished moments with loved ones .
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to retain
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to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness

Ex: The storyteller captivated the audience with a tale that was both entertaining and easy retain in their memories .
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to bring up or uncover something, especially memories or emotions, that were hidden or forgotten

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to spurn
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to reject or refuse disdainfully

Ex: Some spurn kindness , assuming it to be a sign of weakness .
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to refute
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to state that something is incorrect or false based on evidence

Ex: refuted the theory with a well-reasoned counterexample .
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to rebuff
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to reject or dismiss someone or something in an abrupt or blunt manner

Ex: Despite their shared history , rebuffed any attempts to discuss their past relationship .
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to opine
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to suppose or consider a viewpoint as correct

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

Ex: The teacher encouraged her students propound their own interpretations of the text , fostering critical thinking and debate .
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