Contemplation, deliberation; conjecture, hypothesis; act of engaging in risky business transactions; buying and selling of commodities in order to profit from market fluctuations
The term crossbeam is an alternative for lintel.
Adhesive is the main alternative term for glue.
An arachnoid is an alternative term for an arachnid.
An amfetamine is an alternative term for an amphetamine.
An arseniuret is an alternative term for an arsenide.
An ameerate is an alternative term for an emirate, a place ruled by an emir.
An alternative word for the meteorological term, atmospheric, is sprays. An example of atmospherics is the spray of water droplets from a rushing waterfall.
An arrish is an alternative term for an earsh, an archaic term for a stubble field.
I would. Alternative energy would cost more in the short term, but in the long term, it evens out.
Speculation
Speculation buying is investing in short term investments and hoping to earn money on market fluctuations. It is different than buying stock in a company based on the company's value.
An arteria is an alternative medical term for an artery.