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
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
irksometending to irk : tedious