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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iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
noveltysomething new or unusual
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
savorthe taste or smell of something
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
impedimentsomething that impedes