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
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
spatefreshet
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
necromancyconjuration (see conjure