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noun an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. "conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied" Similar: guess, speculation, surmise, suspicion presumption, assumption.
verb form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information. "many conjectured that the jury could not agree"
noun the art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, especially in politics. "in any game of brinkmanship, it is possible that one side will collapse suddenly"
brinkmanship, foreign policy practice in which one or both parties force the interaction between them to the threshold of confrontation in order to gain an advantageous negotiation position over the other.
Why do states use brinkmanship? States can signal a high level of resolve by making a threat that appears likely to trigger extraordinary costs.
verb make known (private or sensitive information). "I do not want to divulge my plans at the moment"
What does divulge meaning? to make known : to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) refused to divulge the name of her informant. divulge the company's sales figures. archaic : to make public : proclaim. divulgence.
noun 1. a tournament in which each competitor plays in turn against every other. "a round-robin competition"
2. a petition, especially one with signatures written in a circle to conceal the order of writing.
What is meant by round robin method? A round robin is an arrangement of choosing all elements in a group equally in some rational order, usually from the top to the bottom of a list and then starting again at the top of the list and so on. A simple way to think of round robin is that it is about "taking turns."
Etymology: The term round-robin is derived from the French term ruban, meaning "ribbon". Over a long period of time, the term was corrupted and idiomized to robin. In a single round-robin schedule, each participant plays every other participant once.
verb compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something. "rival mobs vying for control of the liquor business"
Is vie a real word? vied; vying; vies
English vie comes from the Latin verb meaning "to invite" as in to invite a challenge. Be careful of the spelling which includes an ie to y shift. “He intends to vie for the top prize,” but “He is vying for the top prize.”
What does out of the water mean? idiom. to destroy or defeat something or someone completely: They came to court with fresh evidence that would, they said, blow the prosecution's case completely out of the water.
What Does "Blow out of the Water" Mean? "Blow out of the water" is an idiomatic expression that means to defeat an opponent overwhelmingly. The term isn’t used to describe a narrow victory, it's used only to describe a victory of monumental proportions. Most commonly found in discussions of military engagements and sports contests, the term has its origins in naval warfare. In World War II, naval warfare and munitions reached the point where ships, particularly submarines, had such destructive weapons and delivery systems that when they hit a target, it would sometimes literally blow out of the water. The phrase appeared in battle reports and newspaper accounts, and soon came to symbolize overwhelming victory. The term was especially applicable to sports contests that ended in lopsided victories.
In baseball, a "squibbler" (or "squib") refers to a type of batted ball that is hit weakly off the end of the bat and rolls slowly along the ground. This type of hit often results in a difficult play for the fielder because the ball may have an unpredictable trajectory or spin. Squibblers are typically the result of a mis-hit ball that doesn't make solid contact with the sweet spot of the bat. As a result, the ball doesn't travel far or with much velocity, making it an easy target for infielders to field and throw to first base.
nounINFORMAL money paid to someone to prevent them from disclosing embarrassing or discreditable information. "he used it as hush money for his mistress"
hat is meant by a hush money? : money paid so that someone will keep information secret : money that a person pays someone to hush something up. He's accused of paying her hush money to keep their affair secret.
The expression hush money has been in use since at least 1709, and was first used by Sir Richard Steele in a publication called The Tatler: ”I expect Hush-Money to be regularly sent for every Folly or Vice any one commits in this whole Town.” Steele was an Irish playwright and politician.
apprehension or doubt strong enough to prevent a planned course of action.
Why is it called getting cold feet? They got cold feet. ' That is they lost courage or enthusiasm. By the early 1900s, the phrase was being used on college campuses, and a few years later, the term `coldfooter' was applied to those who were afraid to fight in the Great War.
Is it normal to get cold feet in a relationship? If it's the kind of cold feet where you have some anxiety about getting married or you're feeling nervous about making a long-term commitment to someone, then that's completely normal.