GRE Word List
EXTORT
wring from; get money by threats, etc.; obtain by force or threats; CF. extortionate: exorbitant
The meaning of the word extort is wring from; get money by threats, etc.; obtain by force or threats; CF. extortionate: exorbitant.
Random words
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