GRE Word List
SURMISE
a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
The meaning of the word surmise is a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| eugenic | relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring |
| scurrilous | using or given to coarse language |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| insensible | incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as |
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |