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.

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WordMeaning
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
guilelessinnocent
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
reprimanda severe or formal reproof