GRE Word List

EXTRAPOLATION

to predict by projecting past experience or known data

The meaning of the word extrapolation is to predict by projecting past experience or known data.

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WordMeaning
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew