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
purgeto clear of guilt
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
elusivetending to elude: such as
lacerationthe act of lacerating
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
legerdemainsleight of hand