guess vs neglect

guess

verb
  • To reach a partly (or totally) unqualified conclusion. 

  • to suppose (introducing a proposition of uncertain plausibility). 

  • To solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly. 

  • To think, conclude, or decide (without a connotation of uncertainty). Usually in first person: "I guess". 

noun
  • A prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support. 

neglect

verb
  • To ignore for the sake of simplifying calculations without significantly affecting accuracy. 

  • To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness. 

  • To fail to care for or attend to something. 

  • To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight. 

noun
  • Habitual lack of care. 

  • The act of neglecting. 

  • The state of being neglected. 

How often have the words guess and neglect occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )