SAT words about certainty and doubt.

refusing to be persuaded

He was adamant that he was right.

the state of having mixed or contradictory feelings

She felt ambivalence about moving to a new city for the job.

having mixed feelings about something

She felt ambivalent about accepting the job.

to expect or predict something will happen

We anticipate a large turnout for the annual festival.

expecting or looking forward to something

She was anticipating the arrival of her guests with excitement.

close to an exact amount but not precise

The approximate cost of the project is two million dollars.

unqualified; absolute

He issued a categorical denial.

known for sure; established beyond doubt

It is certain that changes will occur.

to select from available options

You may choose any dessert from the menu.

to bring to an end; to reach a decision through reasoning

Based on the data, we can conclude that the treatment is effective.

having strong belief in oneself or something

She felt confident about her chances of winning the competition.

feeling certain about something

She was confident of success.

to establish the truth or correctness of something

Please confirm your attendance by Friday.

completely certain about something

She was convinced of his innocence.

making a choice or reaching a conclusion about something

After much deliberation, she was finally deciding which university to attend.

a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration

The committee announced their decision to approve the new policy.

settling an issue or producing a definite result; having the ability to make decisions quickly

Her decisive leadership helped the team navigate through the crisis.

settling an issue; producing a definite result

The decisive victory ended the debate.

clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful

We need a definite answer by Friday to proceed with the project.

clearly stated or decided

We need a definite answer by tomorrow.

long and careful consideration or discussion

After hours of deliberation, the jury reached a unanimous verdict.

having made a firm decision; resolved; having discovered through investigation

The determined athlete trained for months to compete in the marathon.

felt uncertain about; questioned the truth of

Many people doubted his ability to complete such a challenging task.

feeling uncertain about something

The outcome remained doubtful.

feelings of uncertainty; questions or reservations

She had serious doubts about the accuracy of the financial report.

hesitating or doubting; questionable

The dubious claim required verification.

made certain that something would happen or be the case

The safety measures ensured that no accidents occurred during construction.

making certain that something happens or is the case

Quality control is essential for ensuring customer satisfaction.

open to more than one interpretation

His equivocal response raised suspicions.

to estimate or suppose something without sufficient information to be certain

I can only guess what he meant by that cryptic message.

tentative, unsure, or slow in acting

She was hesitant to speak up in meetings.

a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for investigation

The researcher developed a hypothesis to explain the unusual phenomenon.

put forward as a hypothesis; proposed as an explanation

Darwin hypothesized that species evolve through natural selection.

a conclusion that can be drawn from something not explicitly stated; a likely consequence

The implication of his words was that he planned to resign.

implied though not directly expressed; absolute and unquestioning

There was an implicit understanding between them that needed no words.

not leading to a definite conclusion or result

The test results were inconclusive, requiring further investigation.

unable to make decisions quickly

His indecisive nature frustrated colleagues.

signs or pieces of evidence that suggest something

There were clear indications that the economy was recovering.

a thing that indicates the state or level of something

Rising unemployment is often an indicator of economic trouble.

unable to be challenged or denied; unquestionable

The evidence against the defendant was indisputable.

certain to happen; unavoidable

Change is inevitable in a rapidly evolving industry.

existing only in theory or as an idea; not based on reality

The budget figures are notional and may change significantly.

a personal view or judgment not necessarily based on fact

In my opinion, the book was better than the movie adaptation.

with no possibility of doubt; certain

She was positive she had seen him before.

the state of being uncertain, unstable, or insecure

The precariousness of her financial situation caused great stress.

established or decided in advance

The outcome seemed predetermined before the trial even began.

able to be expected or foreseen; behaving as expected

The movie's ending was predictable from the very first scene.

stated that something would happen in the future

Scientists predicted the storm would make landfall by evening.

stating what will happen in the future based on evidence

Economists are predicting a recession within the next year.

a statement about what will happen in the future

Her prediction about the election results proved to be accurate.

relating to or capable of predicting future events

The software uses predictive analytics to forecast sales trends.

planned or thought out beforehand

The jury found that the crime was premeditated murder.

the likelihood that something will happen

There is a high probability of rain tomorrow according to forecasts.

a sentence or phrase used to find out information; to ask or express doubt about something

She raised an important question during the meeting.

doubtful or uncertain; open to question or dispute

His questionable business practices raised concerns among investors.

asked questions of someone; expressed doubt about something

The detective questioned the witness for several hours.

having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved; representing things as they actually are

We need to set realistic goals for the project.

admirably purposeful and determined

She remained resolute in her decision.

to carefully choose as being the best or most suitable

Please select the items you wish to purchase.

carefully choosing from a number of alternatives

The committee is selecting candidates for the scholarship.

carefully chooses as being the best or most suitable

The chef selects only the freshest ingredients for the dish.

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Scientists remain skeptical of the unproven treatment.

not easily convinced; having doubts

Scientists remained skeptical of the claims.

to form a theory without firm evidence; to invest in risky ventures

It would be unwise to speculate about the outcome of the election.

formed a theory without firm evidence; engaged in risky financial transactions

Analysts speculated that the company would merge with its competitor.

forms theories without firm evidence; engages in risky financial transactions

The article speculates about future technological developments.

an uncertain belief; an assumption or hypothesis

His theory is based on supposition rather than evidence.

supposed that something is true without having evidence to confirm it

She surmised from his expression that the news was bad.

to believe something is likely or true without proof; a person thought to be guilty

Police suspect the fire was started deliberately.

not certain or fixed; provisional

They made tentative plans for the weekend.

very weak, slight, or insubstantial; lacking a sound basis

The connection between the two events was tenuous at best.

not able to be relied on; not known or definite

The outcome of the election remained uncertain until the final votes were counted.

the state of being unsure or doubtful; something that is not known

There was great uncertainty about what the future would bring.

unable to be denied or disputed; unquestionable

Her talent as a pianist was undeniable from a very young age.

leaving no doubt; unambiguous

The evidence was unequivocal.

not able to be predicted; changeable or erratic

The weather in the mountains can be quite unpredictable during spring.

steady or resolute; not wavering

Her unwavering support sustained him.

to waver between different opinions or actions

She vacillated between accepting and rejecting the offer.

wavering between different opinions

His vacillating stance confused supporters.

becoming unsteady or uncertain

His wavering commitment concerned the team.