Doubt 1 Vocabulary Set in Certainty and Doubt: Full and Detailed List
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/əˈpɑː.krə.fəl/
Example:
The story about the hidden treasure is probably apocryphal.
a question mark hang over something
/ə ˈkwes.tʃən mɑːrk hæŋ ˈoʊ.vər ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/
Example:
A question mark hangs over the future of the company.
/ˈɑːrɡ.ju.ə.bəl/
Example:
It's arguable whether his approach was the best.
/kənˈfjuː.ʒən/
Example:
There was a lot of confusion about the new rules.
/dɪˈbeɪ.t̬ə.bəl/
Example:
Whether he is the best player is debatable.
/daʊt/
Example:
I have no doubt that she will succeed.
/ˈdaʊt.fəl/
Example:
I'm doubtful about his ability to finish the project on time.
/ˈduː.bi.əs/
Example:
He was dubious about the plan's success.
/ˈhɑːl.t̬ɪŋ/
Example:
He gave a halting speech, pausing frequently.
/ˈhɑːl.t̬ɪŋ.li/
Example:
He spoke haltingly, searching for the right words.
/hæv hæf ə maɪnd tə/
Example:
I have half a mind to quit my job and travel the world.
/ˈhez.ə.teɪt/
Example:
She hesitated for a moment before answering the difficult question.
/ˌhez.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
Example:
After a slight hesitation, she agreed to the proposal.
/ɪf/
Example:
If it rains, we will stay home.
/ˈɪf.i/
Example:
The weather looks a bit iffy for a picnic.
/ɪmˈpɑː.sə.bəl/
Example:
It's impossible to finish this work in one day.
/ˌɪn.kəŋˈkluː.sɪv/
Example:
The evidence presented was inconclusive, so no charges were filed.
be (only/just) a matter of time
/biːt əˈraʊnd ðə bʊʃ/
Example:
It's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt if they don't fix that broken step.
/ˈmeɪ.bi/
Example:
Maybe I'll go to the party, maybe I won't.
/ðer ɪz noʊ ˈkwes.tʃən əv/
Example:
There is no question of us giving up now.
/nɑːt ˈnes.ə.ser.ɪ.li/
Example:
Being rich does not necessarily make you happy.
/ɔːr wʌt/
Example:
Are you coming with us, or what?