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 |
|---|---|
| thematic | of, relating to, or constituting a theme |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| profligate | wildly extravagant |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
| verbalize | to express something in words |
| humor | that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |