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
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
draughta 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
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
malodoroushaving a bad odor
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling