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
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
ecologista branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
decipherdecode
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature