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
submergeto put under water
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
sparenot being used
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
nourishmentfood
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
dourstern