English Words for "Thoughts and Decisions" | C2 Vocabulary

to surmise

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to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

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Unable to find the missing document, he could only surmise that it might have been misplaced.

When the unexpected delay occurred, the passengers could only surmise that there might be a problem with the train schedule.

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transitive

to mull over

Verb

/mˈʌl ˈoʊvɚ/

to think carefully about something for a long time

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Phrasal Status

separable

phrase's verb

mull

phrase's particle

over

to reckon

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to guess something using available information

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to ruminate

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to think deeply about something

to cogitate

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to think carefully about something

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to relive

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/ɹiˈɫɪv/

to experience again, especially in one's thoughts or imagination, as if the event is happening anew

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to retain

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to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness

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to dredge up

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/dɹˈɛdʒ ˈʌp/

to bring up or uncover something, especially memories or emotions, that were hidden or forgotten

to spurn

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to reject or refuse disdainfully

to refute

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to state that something is incorrect or false based on evidence

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to rebuff

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/ɹiˈbəf/, /ɹɪˈbəf/

to reject or dismiss someone or something in an abrupt or blunt manner

to opine

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to express one's opinion

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to conceptualize

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to form an idea or concept in the mind by combining existing ideas or information

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to propound

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

to proffer

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‌to offer an explanation, advice, or one's opinion on something

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to heed

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to be attentive to advice or a warning

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to waver

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to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty

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to resolve

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/ɹiˈzɑɫv/

to make a decision with determination

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ambivalent

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having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

fuzzy

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confused and unable to think clearly

incisive

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

irresolute

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hesitant and uncertain about what to do

resolute

unanimous

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(of a group) fully in agreement on something

volition

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the faculty to use free will and make decisions

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