hypothecate

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Definition: (verb) To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds.
Synonyms: conjecture, speculate, theorize, suppose.
Usage: Dr. Jones was quick to hypothecate that the unexpected chemical reaction was the result of student tampering, even though no one had been seen messing around with his equipment.
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  1. ruminate Definition: (verb) Reflect deeply on a subject. Synonyms: meditate, mull over, muse, ponder, chew over, think over, excogitate, speculate, contemplate. Usage: When Prince Bladud had been shut up in the lofty turret for the greater part of a year …, he naturally began to ruminate on a plan of escape. Discuss

  2. overwrought Definition: (adjective) Deeply agitated especially from emotion. Synonyms: distraught. Usage: Now that the horror of absolute solitude was upon them, her overwrought nerves gave way, and the reaction came. Discuss

  3. unhoped-for Definition: (adjective) So unexpected as to have not been imagined. Synonyms: unthought-of. Usage: It seemed as if an invisible bond had burst, and that I had struggled out into unhoped-for liberty. Discuss

  4. billow Definition: (verb) Rise up as if in waves. Synonyms: wallow. Usage: Smoke from the burning building billowed up into the sky, obscuring the sun. Discuss

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