Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Certainty and Doubt
Here you will learn some English words about certainty and doubt, such as "doubt", "assure", "expect", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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the state of being sure about something, usually when there is proof
a feeling of disbelief or uncertainty about something
a state of being confused and not having a clear understanding of an action, behavior, etc.
a state of hopeful expectation that things will turn out favorably
the likelihood or chance of an event occurring or being true
having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances
to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof
to make someone feel confident or certain about someone or something
to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness
a feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or reluctance before acting
a belief or opinion that is very strong
to make sure that something will occur
to make sure that something will happen
to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something
according to opinions or guesses instead of facts or evidence
according to facts instead of opinions
clearly true and therefore impossible to deny or question
subject to argument or disagreement
unable to be prevented
likely to happen or sure to experience something
not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future
having a strong belief in something
prepared or likely prepared for something
not producing a clear result or decision
used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence
to think that something is true without having proof or evidence
an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof
in a way that is certain and beyond any doubt
used to suggest that something is assumed to be true, often with a hint of doubt
