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
frigidintensely cold
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
bestialof or relating to beasts
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
unwittingnot knowing : unaware