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 |
|---|---|
| drivel | nonsense |
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| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |
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| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
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