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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| import | to bring from a foreign or external source: such as |
| soluble | susceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water |
| charlatan | quack |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |