| A | B |
| dogmatic | expressing a belief or opinion as if it were a fact |
| pensive | dreamily and often sadly thoughtful |
| philosophy | the student of reality based on logical reasoning rather than factual observation |
| plausible | appearing true or reasonable |
| ponder | to think about something carefully and at length |
| postulate | to assume the truth of something without proof |
| rational | consisten with or based on reason |
| reverie | the condition of being lost in thought |
| skeptical | doubting or questioning |
| speculation | an idea based on incomplete evidence |