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
beleaguerbesiege
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious