GRE Word List
SUPPOSITION
assumption; hypothesis; surmise; V. suppose
The meaning of the word supposition is assumption; hypothesis; surmise; V. suppose.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blush | become red in the face (from embarrassment or shame); become red or rosy; N. |
| sage | person celebrated for wisdom; wise person; ADJ: wise |
| clot | half-solid lump formed from a liquid (or blood); V. |
| nonchalance | indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts |
| pronounced | distinct; very noticeable; Ex. pronounced limp |
| encroachment | gradual intrusion; Ex. I resent all these encroachments on my valuable time; V. encroach: take another's possessions or right gradually or stealthily; intrude; Ex. encroach on/upon |
| garbled | mixed up; jumbled; distorted; V. garble: mix up or distort (a message) to such an extent as to make misleading or unintelligible |
| commune | small (often rural) community whose members share work and income; V: exchange thoughts or feelings; Ex. commune with nature |
| attentive | alert and watchful; listening carefully; paying attention; considerate; thoughtful; politely helpful; Ex. attentive audience; Ex. He was attentive to the old lady; N. attentions: act of courtesy and consideration |
| idle | not working; not employed or busy; lazy; without purpose; useless; lacking substance; baseless; not based on truth; Ex. idle worker; Ex. talk idly; V. |
