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Thinking & knowing

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2 words starting with P

probably
adv.Foundation
very likely, though not completely certain
Similar:
likely
Opposite:
absolutely
purpose
nounFoundation
the reason why something is done or exists
Similar:
aim

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palpable
adj.Stretch
so strong or obvious that it can almost be felt
Similar:
obvious
Opposite:
hidden
paradigm
nounStretch
a clear model or pattern that others can follow
Similar:
model
paradox
nounStretch
a statement or situation that seems impossible but may be true
Similar:
contradiction
Opposite:
certainty
pensive
adj.Advanced
quietly thinking about something, often in a sad way
Similar:
thoughtful
Opposite:
carefree
perceive
verbCore
to notice something or come to understand it
Similar:
notice
Opposite:
disregard
perceptive
adj.Advanced
quick to notice and understand things that others miss
Similar:
sharp
Opposite:
oblivious
perplexed
adj.Advanced
very puzzled and confused
Similar:
puzzled
Opposite:
certain
persuade
verbCore
to make someone agree or do something by giving good reasons
Similar:
convince
Opposite:
deter
pessimism
nounAdvanced
the habit of expecting the worst to happen
Similar:
negativity
Opposite:
cheerfulness
pessimist
nounAdvanced
a person who always expects the worst to happen
Similar:
negative
Opposite:
optimist
philosophical
adj.Stretch
thinking deeply about big questions, or calm about bad luck
Similar:
reflective
Opposite:
literal
plausible
adj.Advanced
seeming likely to be true or reasonable
Similar:
believable
Opposite:
absurd

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