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
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
conflagrationfire
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent