| absolute |
sure; certain. [1/4 definitions] |
| affirmative action |
a policy to make sure certain groups of people are given a fair chance for jobs and education. In particular, this policy is for minority groups and women who were not given these opportunities in the past. Regulations made by the U.S. government support affirmative action. |
| agency |
a government department that works on special projects, provides specific services to the government, or makes sure laws and rules are obeyed. [1/3 definitions] |
| assurance |
a condition of being sure or sure of oneself. [1/2 definitions] |
| at loose ends |
without clear plans or things to do; not sure what to do with oneself; uneasy. |
| automatic |
sure to happen. [1/4 definitions] |
| bail1 |
money left with a court of law to make sure that a person will appear in court. |
| believe in |
to be sure of the ability or value of. [1/2 definitions] |
| bet |
to feel very sure about an event or action. [1/3 definitions] |
| bound1 |
certain; sure. [1/3 definitions] |
| certain |
sure; having no doubt. [2 definitions] |
| certainty |
the state of being sure or confident. [1/2 definitions] |
| chaperone |
an adult who goes along with young people in a social situation to make sure they behave properly and are safe. |
| check |
a written order to a bank to pay money from an account. [1/4 definitions] |
| checkup |
an examination of a person or thing to discover if there are any problems. Having a doctor look closely at one's body to make sure one is healthy is one kind of checkup. Having a mechanic look at a car to make sure it is running properly is another kind of checkup. |
| cinch |
(informal) something sure to happen, or someone sure to carry out an expectation. [2/6 definitions] |
| cocksure |
absolutely sure; having perfect confidence. [1/2 definitions] |
| cocky |
sure of oneself in a rude way; arrogant. |
| confident |
having trust or faith; sure that something will happen. |
| confirm |
to make more confident or more sure of. [1/4 definitions] |
| dead duck |
(informal) a person or thing that is too deteriorated or ruined to be helped or saved, or that is sure to suffer ruin or failure. |