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
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
raptlifted up and carried away
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
natationthe action or art of swimming
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
codifyto reduce to a code
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government