SAT Humanities - Thoughts

a belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

the process or act of depicting or detailing the distinctive traits, qualities, or features of a person, object, or concept

something such as an idea, claim, belief, etc that one believes to be true even though it is yet to be proved

the action of understanding or becoming fully aware of something

the act of making something known or revealed, particularly something surprising or previously unknown

a moment in which one comes to a sudden realization

the ability to comprehend or firmly understand a concept, idea, or piece of information

the condition of being unable or unwilling to believe something

the act of forming a personal understanding or mental image of something based on individual perception or analysis

the action of predicting something to happen in the future

a statement made about the likelihood of something happening in the future

the process of mental stimulation that causes someone to have a new idea or emotion, or to do or create something artistic

a general concept or idea that is not tied to any specific instance or physical form

a notion or idea formed in the mind, representing a general understanding or mental image of something

the process of carefully thinking about or discussing something in detail before making a decision

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

a mental state achieved by maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, etc., used as a therapeutic technique

a set of beliefs about the nature of the world and the place of humans within it

a set of attitudes, beliefs, or a mental disposition that influences how a person interprets and responds to situations

a belief that something is true without any proof

the intuitive understanding or perception of the inner nature or truth of something

hard to understand or explain

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

feeling confused and having trouble thinking or reacting correctly

paying close attention to one's surroundings or circumstances to stay aware of potential risks or threats

confused or puzzled, often because of a complex or difficult situation or problem

in a highly concentrated manner

to give careful thought to something, its various aspects, implications, or possibilities

to think about or consider something as a possibility

to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way or context

to completely understand, acknowledge, or become aware of the existence, validity, or importance of something

to understand something through thought or reasoning

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

to create reasonable explanations for behaviors, decisions, or actions, especially when they may not truly represent the real motives

to imagine or picture something in one's mind

to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion

to view or assess something or someone in a certain way based on evaluation

to incorporate or integrate information, beliefs, or values into one's own understanding or mindset

to devote one's attention, energy, time, etc. to something or someone

to think about something with regard to its condition and relating information so as to understand it better

to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone

to understand and make sense of something after giving it a lot of thought

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

to consider in a particular manner

to acknowledge someone as the source, agent, or possessor of an action, achievement, or quality

to establish a lasting impression or memory of something in someone's mind

to attribute a particular quality, cause, or origin to someone or something

to interpret or understand something that is difficult or unclear

to unsettle someone, often leading them to lose their confidence or peace temporarily

to puzzle someone by being mysterious or difficult to understand

to confuse someone, leaving them uncertain

to confuse someone, often by being difficult to understand

to completely occupy or fill the mind, often to the point of obsession or intense focus