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
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
slywise in practical affairs
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)