Lingo

Thoughts and Decisions

21 Words

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surmise
1.
sur
mise
Verb

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

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

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mull over
2.
mull over
Verb

to think carefully about something for a long time

I need to mull over my options before I make a decision.

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reckon
3.
re
ckon
Verb

to think or have an opinion about something

He reckoned that the project would take longer than anticipated.

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ruminate
4.
ru
mi
nate
Verb

to think carefully and at length about something

She likes to ruminate on philosophical questions before bed.

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cogitate
5.
co
gi
tate
Verb

to think carefully about something

During the meeting, she took a moment to cogitate before expressing her opinion.

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relive
6.
re
live
Verb

to experience again, especially in one's thoughts or imagination, as if the event is happening anew

The veteran often found himself trying to relive the camaraderie of his military days.

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retain
7.
re
tain
Verb

to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness

Even after many years, she could still retain vivid memories of her childhood home.

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spurn
8.
spurn
Verb

to reject or refuse disdainfully

Despite his sincere apology, she chose to spurn his attempts at reconciliation.

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refute
9.
re
fute
Verb

to state that something is incorrect or false based on evidence

The scientist refuted the hypothesis with empirical data.

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rebuff
10.
re
buff
Verb

to reject or dismiss someone or something in an abrupt or blunt manner

She felt hurt when he rebuffed her offer to help with the project.

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opine
11.
o
pine
Verb

to suppose or consider a viewpoint as correct

Experts in the field of economics often opine that inflation can have far-reaching consequences.

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conceptualize
12.
con
cept
ua
lize
Verb

to form an idea or concept in the mind by combining existing ideas or information

The artist was able to conceptualize a unique painting by blending various artistic influences.

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heed
13.
heed
Verb

to be attentive to advice or a warning

It's important to heed the advice of experienced hikers when trekking in unfamiliar terrain.

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waver
14.
wa
ver
Verb

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.

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resolve
15.
re
solve
Verb

to find a way to solve a disagreement or issue

The couple attended counseling to resolve their marital conflicts.

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ambivalent
16.
am
bi
va
lent
Adjective

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

She felt ambivalent about the job offer because it required moving to a new city.

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fuzzy
17.
fu
zzy
Adjective

lacking clear definition or sharpness, appearing indistinct or blurry

His memory of the event was fuzzy, with only vague recollections remaining.

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incisive
18.
in
ci
sive
Adjective

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

His incisive vision allows him to see beyond the surface, uncovering deeper meanings and unveiling hidden truths.

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irresolute
19.
ir
re
so
lute
Adjective

hesitant and uncertain about what to do

Faced with multiple options, she felt irresolute and couldn't make a decision.

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unanimous
20.
u
na
ni
mous
Adjective

(of a group) fully in agreement on something

The committee was unanimous in approving the new budget.

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volition
21.
vo
li
tion
Noun

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

She chose to pursue a career in art of her own volition, following her passion rather than external pressures.

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