GRE Word List
HYPOTHETICAL
involving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
The meaning of the word hypothetical is involving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| pinion | the terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges |
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| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| rebuke | to criticize sharply : reprimand |
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |