speculation

belief conjecture opinion thought

cerebration cogitation consideration contemplation deliberation excogitation guesstimate guesswork hunch hypothesis meditation reflection review shot stab studying supposition surmise thinking weighing

brainwork shot in the dark sneaking suspicion stab in the dark

reality truth

disdain disregard ignorance knowledge measurement neglect proof

abstention fact information

plunge

backing flier flutter gambling hazard hunch piece shot spec stab venture wager

right money risky business risky venture shot in the dark smart money speculative enterprise

proof reality

abstention fact information truth