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

WordMeaning
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
disclaimto make a disclaimer
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith