v. To draw a conclusion based on little or no information; to guess
L. super, “over, on top” + misum = to put on top
syn: hypothesize
ant: prove
An adverb that indicates a place: in or at that place (opposed to here):
After a closer inspection of Hal’s taxes, the IRS _____ the amount due.
Bob was _______ in his opposition to changing the company’s marketing policy.
v. To attack strongly in words; to talk or write bitterly against
L. in, “against,” + vehere = to drag against
syn: condemn
ant: praise
Following the death of a Pope, the _______ of bishops meets at St. Peter’s Basilica to elect a new one.
n. An exaggeration for effect
G. hyper, “above,” + ballein, “throw” = to throw above
adj. Happening in parts or segments
G. epi, “besides” + eis, “into,” + hodos, “road” = coming in besides
n. A council, especially of churches or church officials
G. syn, “together,” + hodos = coming together
adj. Standing for another thing
G. em, “in,” + ballein = to throw in
syn: symbolic
ant: unlike
After splattering the class with red paint, little Rayna flashed a ________ smile at her teacher.
adj. Orderly and regular
G. meta, “beyond,” + hodos = way beyond
Not a fork or knife, but a ___.
v. To make less or weaker; to forgive or pardon
L. re, “back,” + mittere = send back