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

to think carefully about something for a long time

Ex: I need to mull over my options before I make a decision. 
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to reckon
to reckon
[Verb]

to guess something using available information

Ex: After assessing the project requirements, the team tried to reckon the time needed for completion. 
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to ruminate

to think carefully and at length about something

Ex: She likes to ruminate on philosophical questions before bed. 
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to cogitate

to think carefully about something

Ex: During the meeting, she took a moment to cogitate before expressing her opinion. 
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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: The veteran often found himself trying to relive the camaraderie of his military days. 
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to retain
to retain
[Verb]

to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness

Ex: Even after many years, she could still retain vivid memories of her childhood home. 
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to spurn
to spurn
[Verb]

to reject or refuse disdainfully

Ex: Despite his sincere apology, she chose to spurn his attempts at reconciliation. 
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to refute
to refute
[Verb]

to state that something is incorrect or false based on evidence

Ex: The scientist refuted the hypothesis with empirical data. 
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to rebuff
to rebuff
[Verb]

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

Ex: She felt hurt when he rebuffed her offer to help with the project. 
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to opine
to opine
[Verb]

to suppose or consider a viewpoint as correct

Ex: Experts in the field of economics often opine that inflation can have far-reaching consequences. 
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to conceptualize

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

Ex: The artist was able to conceptualize a unique painting by blending various artistic influences. 
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to heed
to heed
[Verb]

to be attentive to advice or a warning

Ex: It's important to heed the advice of experienced hikers when trekking in unfamiliar terrain. 
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to waver
to waver
[Verb]

to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty

Ex: Sarah could see him waver in his commitment to the project as the challenges grew. 
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to resolve

to make a decision with determination

Ex: After much consideration, she resolved to pursue her dream of starting her own business. 
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ambivalent
ambivalent
[Adjective]

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

Ex: She felt ambivalent about the job offer because it required moving to a new city. 
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fuzzy
fuzzy
[Adjective]

confused and unable to think clearly

Ex: After staying up all night studying, her mind felt fuzzy, and she struggled to focus on the exam questions. 
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incisive
incisive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His incisive vision allows him to see beyond the surface, uncovering deeper meanings and unveiling hidden truths. 
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irresolute
irresolute
[Adjective]

hesitant and uncertain about what to do

Ex: Faced with multiple options, she felt irresolute and couldn't make a decision. 
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unanimous
unanimous
[Adjective]

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

Ex: The committee was unanimous in approving the new budget. 
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volition
volition
[noun]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

Ex: She chose to pursue a career in art of her own volition, following her passion rather than external pressures. 
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