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Probability

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) / Probability

Probability

17 Words

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1
certain
cer
tain
Adjective

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

Being certain of her feelings, she decided to confess her love.

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2
likely
like
ly
Adjective

having a possibility of happening or being the case

The doctor believes it's likely that the patient will make a full recovery with proper treatment.

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3
probable
pro
ba
ble
Adjective

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

With clear skies and no signs of storm, it seems probable that the outdoor event will proceed as planned.

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4
possible
po
ssi
ble
Adjective

able to exist, happen, or be done

Even when it seems unlikely, making new friends in a new city is possible.

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unlikely
un
like
ly
Adjective

having a low chance of happening or being true

It's unlikely that it will rain tomorrow, as the weather forecast predicts clear skies.

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improbable
im
pro
ba
ble
Adjective

having a low chance of occurring

It's improbable that he will win the race, given his recent injury.

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predictable
pre
dic
ta
ble
Adjective

easily anticipated or expected to happen based on past experiences or knowledge

The movie's predictable plot followed a typical Hollywood formula.

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unpredictable
un
pre
dic
ta
ble
Adjective

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

The weather in this region is highly unpredictable, with sudden changes in temperature and frequent storms.

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doubtful
doubt
ful
Adjective

(of a person) uncertain or hesitant about something

He appeared doubtful about the reliability of the information he received.

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10
uncertain
un
cer
tain
Adjective

(of a person) showing a lack of confidence and having doubts about something

She was uncertain about which job offer to accept, as both had their advantages.

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11
expect
ex
pect
Verb

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

The weather forecast led us to expect rain this weekend.

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12
unexpected
un
ex
pec
ted
Adjective

happening or appearing without warning, causing surprise

The unexpected rain shower caught everyone at the outdoor picnic off guard.

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13
sure
sure
Adjective

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

Being sure of his memory, he recited the poem flawlessly in front of the audience.

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questionable
ques
tio
na
ble
Adjective

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

The decision to proceed with the project was questionable, given the lack of funding.

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believable
be
lie
va
ble
Adjective

having qualities that make something possible and accepted as true

The scientist presented a believable explanation for the unusual phenomenon, backed by empirical evidence.

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unquestionable
un
ques
tio
na
ble
Adjective

allowing no questions or doubts

The team's victory was unquestionable, as they dominated the game from start to finish.

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unbelievable
un
be
lie
va
ble
Adjective

difficult to be believed

Her excuse for missing the meeting sounded unbelievable and far-fetched.

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