GRE Word List

OFFHAND

without premeditation or preparation : extempore

The meaning of the word offhand is without premeditation or preparation : extempore.

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WordMeaning
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
treadto step or walk on or over
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate