GRE Word List

SUPPOSITION

something that is supposed : hypothesis

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

Random words

WordMeaning
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
mammalany of a class (Mammalia) of warm-blooded higher vertebrates (such as placentals, marsupials, or monotremes) that nourish their young with milk secreted by mammary glands, have the skin usually more or less covered with hair, and include humans
stiltedpompous
encircleto form a circle around : surround