GRE Word List

CONJECTURE

inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence

The meaning of the word conjecture is inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence.

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WordMeaning
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
belieto give a false impression of
constraintthe act of constraining
denominationan act of denominating
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail