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
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated