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
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
demolitionthe act of demolishing
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
attestto affirm to be true or genuine