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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| motility | the quality or state of being motile : capability of movement |
| hallowed | holy |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| digression | the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |