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 |
|---|---|
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| trajectory | the curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |
| percussion | the act of percussing: such as |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |