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 |
|---|---|
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| wreak | bring about |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |
| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| torrent | a violent or forceful flow of fluid |