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
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration