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C2 Level Wordlist - Thoughts and Decisions

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Thoughts and Decisions, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
to surmise

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

Ex: After receiving vague responses , she surmised that there might be issues with the communication channels .
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to mull over

to think carefully about something for a long time

Ex: I'm going to mull it over and get back to you tomorrow.
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to reckon
to reckon
[Verb]

to guess something using available information

Ex: Investors often reckon the potential return on investment before making financial decisions .
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to ruminate

to think carefully and at length about something

Ex: I often ruminate on what success really means .
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to cogitate

to think carefully about something

Ex: The author would often cogitate on the plot twists before finalizing the storyline .
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to relive
to relive
[Verb]

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

Ex: People often use photographs to relive cherished moments with loved ones .
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to retain
to retain
[Verb]

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 to retain in their memories .
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to spurn
to spurn
[Verb]

to reject or refuse disdainfully

Ex: Some people spurn kindness , assuming it to be a sign of weakness .
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to refute
to refute
[Verb]

to state that something is incorrect or false based on evidence

Ex: She refuted the theory with a well-reasoned counterexample .
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to rebuff
to rebuff
[Verb]

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

Ex: Despite their shared history , he rebuffed any attempts to discuss their past relationship .
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to opine
to opine
[Verb]

to suppose or consider a viewpoint as correct

Ex: The historian opined that certain historical events were pivotal in shaping modern society .
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to conceptualize

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

Ex: Authors often spend time conceptualizing the plot and characters before writing a novel .
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to heed
to heed
[Verb]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

Ex: Despite her friends ' warnings , she chose not to heed them and continued with her risky behavior .
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to waver
to waver
[Verb]

to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty

Ex: In the face of criticism , the author did n't waver from expressing their unique perspective in the novel .
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to resolve

to make a decision with determination

Ex: After the argument , they resolved to communicate more effectively to avoid misunderstandings in the future .
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ambivalent
ambivalent
[Adjective]

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

Ex: His ambivalent attitude towards his career reflected his uncertainty about his long-term goals .
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fuzzy
fuzzy
[Adjective]

confused and unable to think clearly

Ex: The medication made him feel fuzzy and disoriented .
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incisive
incisive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her incisive commentary on current events provides valuable insights into political and social issues .
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irresolute
irresolute
[Adjective]

hesitant and uncertain about what to do

Ex: The student's irresolute approach to his studies led to poor academic performance.
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unanimous
unanimous
[Adjective]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

Ex: Parents were unanimous in supporting the school 's new policy .
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volition
volition
[noun]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

Ex: Despite the challenges , she faced them with determination and volition, refusing to give up on her goals .
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