Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Conjecture”?

Conjecture means a guess based on incomplete evidence.

• Correct answer - guess: it has the same meaning as Conjecture.
• pledge: a solemn promise - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conjecture.
• joint: shared; a connection - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conjecture.
• explanation: a statement that makes something clear - wrong, it does not mean the same as Conjecture.