Doubt and Certainty

to let something happen or exist

The flexible schedule of this job admits of a good work-life balance.

an extremely easy task or something easily achieved

Fixing the minor glitch in the software turned out to be a cinch for the experienced programmer.

originating from, relating to, or associated with God or a god

The ancient Greeks believed in divine beings residing on Mount Olympus.

to estimate something by calculating and guessing

I had to guesstimate the number of attendees for the event since not everyone RSVP'd.

to put someone or something at danger or risk

Neglecting safety procedures can hazard the well-being of workers.

a principle that makes one doubtful or reluctant toward a morally wrong action

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

Unable to find the missing document, he could only surmise that it might have been misplaced.

an order issued by a judge that authorizes the police to take specific actions

The suspect's criminal history and behavior provided enough grounds to issue a search warrant.

clearly true and requiring no explanation

It's axiomatic that hard work leads to success.

unclear and not precisely stated or defined

The movie's ending was ambiguous, leaving the audience with more questions than answers.

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

He shared an apocryphal story about the founding of the city that many people still believe.

to confuse someone, leaving them uncertain

The sudden disappearance of the treasure bewildered the explorers.

relating to classifying concepts or objects based on the group they belong to, not specific attributes or positioning

Biological taxonomy relies on defined categorical levels like domain, kingdom, phylum to systematically name living things.

(of a situation, movie, etc.) having an unclear ending that makes it enticing

powerful enough to determine the outcome of something

Her decisive leadership style helped the team achieve victory.

convinced that everything one believes in is true and others are wrong

His dogmatic views on politics made it difficult to have a productive conversation with him.

having two or more possible meanings

The politician gave an equivocal answer about his stance on the issue.

to make someone or something stop

An unexpected obstacle on the railroad tracks forced the train conductor to halt the locomotive.

true in a way that leaves no room for denial or disagreement

The incontrovertible evidence left no doubt about the defendant’s guilt.

to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way

Many people repute him as a generous philanthropist due to his charitable donations.

built to endure stress or wear without breaking or being easily damaged

The robust construction of the bridge ensured it could withstand heavy traffic and severe weather conditions.

to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls

In the heat of the desert, the distant horizon appeared to waver and shift, creating a mirage effect.

the property of something weightless and insubstantial

the feeling of complete certainty

She spoke with certitude about the accuracy of her research findings.

to form an idea or opinion about something with limited information or unclear evidence

When the news spread about the missing person, neighbors started to conjecture about the possible reasons for their disappearance.

shyness due to a lack of confidence in oneself

Her diffidence kept her from speaking up in meetings.

a guess that is made according to one's experience or knowledge thus is more likely to be true

Based on her experience, she made an educated guess about the project's completion date.

something that is assumed to be true or already decided upon before any evidence or arguments are presented

With their impressive lead going into the final inning, it was a foregone conclusion that the home team would win the game.

to formally and sincerely promise something

The soldiers often plight their allegiance to the flag during ceremonies.

a state of uncertainty about what decision to make in a challenging situation

She was in a quandary about whether to accept the risky job offer.

the lack of clear expression, knowing, describing, or decision