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
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
denotationan act or process of denoting
vieto strive for superiority : contend
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating