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
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
myriadten thousand
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
headfirstwith the head foremost
warrantedsanction