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
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
frigidintensely cold
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
compileto compose out of materials from other documents