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
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
respitea period of temporary delay
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
sedentarynot migratory : settled
overtopen to view : manifest
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic