GRE Word List

SUPPOSITION

something that is supposed : hypothesis

The meaning of the word supposition is something that is supposed : hypothesis.

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WordMeaning
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
mausoleuma large tomb
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)