Antonym of Hypothesize
XAT 2012 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Easy · Vocabulary
Which word is the opposite of the word 'hypothesize'?
- A.
posit
- B.
propose
- C.
conjecture
- D.
refute
- E.
speculate
Answer
D
Explanation
'Hypothesize' means to propose or put forward a theory. 'Refute' means to disprove or disprove a proposed idea. Hence, 'refute' is the antonym.
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