English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
"The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues."
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
"The editor removed extraneous details from the report."
To estimate or infer something by extending known information or trends.
"Scientists extrapolate future climate patterns from current data."
Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.
"Extrapolating from the current data, we can estimate the trends for next year."
The process of estimating or predicting something based on extending known information.
"The company's financial extrapolation suggests steady growth."
Excessive spending or lack of restraint in using resources.
"His extravagance on luxury cars worried his family."
A person who holds extreme political or religious views and may act on them.
"The group was led by an extremist with radical ideas."
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
"He was pushed to the extremity of his patience."
To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
"The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car."
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
"As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events."
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
"Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated."
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
"The children were exuberant after winning the game."
to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly
"He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public."
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
"The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident."