Probability: English Vocabulary List

concerned with or based on something that is practical and achievable in reality

"The goal is realistic."

"You need to set realistic goals for yourself because aiming too high can lead to disappointment and frustration when you fail to achieve the impossible."

certainly happening and unlikely to change

"The answer is definite."

"The answer is definite and there is no ambiguity or uncertainty about what we need to do."

not firmly established or decided, with the possibility of changes in the future

"We made tentative plans."

"We made tentative plans to meet on Friday but we will confirm the time later."

(of a person) unsure or hesitant about the credibility or goodness of something

"The claim is dubious."

"The claim is dubious and there is no evidence to support what he is saying."

having a low probability or chance of happening

"The possibility is remote."

"The possibility of finding survivors after the plane crash was remote but the rescue team continued searching for days because they did not want to give up hope."

not known, measured, or specified precisely

"The exact number is indeterminate."

"The exact cause of the accident remained indeterminate, leaving investigators with many unanswered questions."