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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|---|---|
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
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| contrive | devise |
| sear | being dried and withered |
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