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Speculation (n.)

Great Gatsby Quote: "It was testimony to the romantic __**speculation**__ he inspired that there were whispers about him from thos who found little that it was necessary to whisper about in this world." (Page 44)

Definition of Speculation:
 * 1.** **a.** Contemplation or consideration of a subject; meditation.
 * b.** A conclusion, opinion, or theory reached by conjecture.
 * c.** Reasoning based on inconclusive evidence; conjecture or supposition.
 * 2.** **a.** Engagement in risky business transactions on the chance of quick or considerable profit.
 * b.** A commercial or financial transaction involving speculation.

Sentence: "His paper was based on speculation rather than on facts."