SAT Math and Logic - Certainty and Uncertainty

Here you will learn some English words related to certainty and uncertainty, such as "surmise", "hunch", "evident", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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assurance [noun]

the state of feeling confident, certain, or self-assured about one's abilities, decisions, or actions

Ex: His calm demeanor and assured tone conveyed a sense of assurance to the team , instilling trust in his leadership .

definite [adjective]

certainly happening and unlikely to change

Ex: With tax season looming , it 's definite that we 'll all be working long hours to get everything completed on time .

inarguable [adjective]

beyond debate or argument

Ex: The inarguable beauty of the sunset painted the sky in vibrant hues .

undeniable [adjective]

clearly true and therefore impossible to deny or question

Ex: The importance of education in shaping the future of society is undeniable .

conclusive [adjective]

providing clear and final evidence or proof, leaving no doubt or uncertainty

Ex: After reviewing all the data , the panel reached a conclusive decision on the matter .

infallible [adjective]

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

Ex: The system was designed to be infallible , ensuring no errors occurred .

unequivocal [adjective]

expressing one's ideas and opinions so clearly that it leaves no room for doubt

Ex: The scientist provided an unequivocal explanation of the experiment 's results .

definitive [adjective]

settling an issue authoritatively and leaving no room for further doubt or debate

Ex: Witness testimony and forensic evidence provided the conclusive facts needed for a definitive judgment in the trial .

undeniable [adjective]

clearly true and therefore impossible to deny or question

Ex: The importance of education in shaping the future of society is undeniable .

evident [adjective]

easily perceived by the mind or senses

Ex: Her talent for singing was evident from her powerful and melodious voice .

indisputable [adjective]

fully established or proven beyond any doubt

Ex: His alibi was supported by several witnesses , making it indisputable .

to ensure [verb]

to make sure that something will happen

Ex: The teacher is ensuring that students understand the new lesson .

to ascertain [verb]

to determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation

Ex: The doctor ascertained the diagnosis by performing various medical tests .

undoubtedly [adverb]

used to say that there is no doubt something is true or is the case

Ex: Undoubtedly , the concert was the highlight of the festival , attracting a huge crowd .

absolutely [adverb]

used for strong emphasis or exaggeration

Ex: That movie was absolutely hilarious .

likelihood [noun]

the probability or chance of something occurring

Ex: Based on his experience and expertise , the doctor assessed the likelihood of a successful outcome for the surgery .

uncertainty [noun]

a condition or situation that is unsettled, dependent on chance, or unpredictable, often causing doubt

Ex: Political uncertainties affected international trade .

hunch [noun]

a feeling or intuition about something, often without conscious reasoning or evidence

Ex: Even though there was no proof , the detective had a hunch that the suspect was lying .

prospect [noun]

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

Ex: The startup had a promising prospect for becoming a leader in renewable energy .

scenario [noun]

a hypothetical sequence of events or a plausible situation that could unfold

Ex: The novel explores a dystopian scenario where technology controls every aspect of society .

suspicion [noun]

a feeling of doubt or mistrust towards someone or something, often without concrete evidence or proof

Ex: The police acted on the suspicion of foul play in the case .

hearsay [noun]

unverified talk or rumor circulated informally

Ex: The rumor spread quickly through hearsay .

reservation [noun]

a lingering uncertainty or hesitation that prevents full acceptance or commitment to something

Ex: The committee members voiced reservations about the proposed changes to the policy .

conjecture [noun]

an idea that is based on guesswork and not facts

Ex: The judge warned against making conjecture without concrete evidence in the trial .

tentative [adjective]

hesitant, timid, and not having enough confidence

Ex: Her tentative nature made it difficult for her to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations .

dubious [adjective]

(of a person) unsure or hesitant about the credibility or goodness of something

Ex: He felt dubious about the reliability of the product , given its low price .

skeptical [adjective]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

Ex: As a scientist , Alex approached the extraordinary discovery with a skeptical mindset until further evidence was provided .

alleged [adjective]

asserted or claimed to be true, but not yet proven

Ex: The alleged involvement of the company in the scandal is still under investigation .

questionable [adjective]

doubtful or uncertain in terms of quality, reliability, or legitimacy

Ex: The credibility of the witness 's testimony was questionable , as it contradicted earlier statements .

inconclusive [adjective]

not producing a clear result or decision

Ex: The experiment 's results were inconclusive , raising questions about the validity of the methodology .

plausible [adjective]

seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

Ex: Her excuses for being late seemed plausible , considering the heavy traffic and inclement weather .

hesitant [adjective]

uncertain or reluctant to act or speak, often due to doubt or indecision

Ex: The hesitant driver cautiously approached the intersection , unsure of the right of way .

putative [adjective]

considered true and accepted by all but not known for a fact

unpredictable [adjective]

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

Ex: The stock market can be unpredictable , with prices fluctuating wildly from one day to the next .

prospective [adjective]

likely to become a reality in the future

Ex: Prospective buyers toured the property over the weekend , evaluating its potential as an investment .

potential [adjective]

having the possibility to develop or be developed into something particular in the future

Ex: The potential risks of the new investment strategy were carefully analyzed .

to speculate [verb]

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

Ex: When the stock prices suddenly dropped , investors started to speculate on the reasons for the market downturn .

to hypothesize [verb]

to propose a theory or explanation based on limited evidence

Ex: Before testing the new drug , pharmacologists hypothesized about its potential effectiveness in treating the medical condition .

to theorize [verb]

to express various scenarios about something without necessarily basing it on evidence or facts

Ex: Without solid evidence , it ’s easy to theorize but harder to prove .

to surmise [verb]

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

Ex: Finding the office empty , she surmised that the meeting had been rescheduled without prior notice .

supposedly [adverb]

used to suggest that something is assumed to be true, often with a hint of doubt

Ex: The new restaurant is supposedly the best in town , according to online reviews .

SAT Math and Logic
Mathematics	Arithmetic and Statistics	Geometry	Time and Order
Quantity and Partitives	Finance	Inclusion and Characterization	Comparison
Certainty and Uncertainty	Regularity and Rationality	Irregularity and Irrationality	Causality and Intentionality
Praise	Evaluation and Criticism	Importance	Research and Innovation