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 |
|---|---|
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| malodorous | having a bad odor |
| dispassionate | not influenced by strong feeling |