How is "conjecture" used on the GRE?

"conjecture" is a commonly tested GRE vocabulary word. It appears in Text Completion, Sentence Equivalence, and Reading Comprehension sections. Understanding its definition, synonyms, and usage in context is essential for GRE Verbal Reasoning.

What are synonyms for "conjecture"?

Synonyms for "conjecture" include: speculation, guess, theory.

conjecture

Pronunciation: kun-JEK-cher

noun

Definition of conjecture

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information

Synonyms for conjecture

speculation
guess
theory

conjecture in a Sentence

Without more evidence, any explanation is merely conjecture.

Why conjecture Matters for GRE & SAT

"conjecture" is a noun that means "An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information" closely related to words like "speculation", "guess", "theory". As a word starting with C, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.

On the GRE, understanding "conjecture" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "conjecture" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.

Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (noun). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "conjecture" into long-term memory.

How to Remember conjecture

One effective way to remember "conjecture" (noun) is to group it with similar words you already know: "speculation" and "guess" and "theory". When you encounter "conjecture" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete i...".

Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "conjecture" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.

cacophonous — extremely noisy; grating
cajole — persuade through flattery or gentle urging
callous — emotionally unfeeling or insensitive
callow — young and inexperienced; immature
calumny — slander and defamation

More Vocabulary Words Starting with C

cacophonous — extremely noisy; grating
cacophonous — extremely noisy; grating
cajole — persuade through flattery or gentle urging
cajole — persuade through flattery or gentle urging
callous — emotionally unfeeling or insensitive
callous — emotionally unfeeling or insensitive
callow — young and inexperienced; immature
callow — young and inexperienced; immature
calumny — slander and defamation
calumny — slander and defamation