- Extend the application of (a method or conclusion, esp. one based on statistics) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable
- Estimate or conclude (something) in this way
- Extend (a graph, curve, or range of values) by inferring unknown values from trends in the known data
joy's favourite word list
For my own laughs. And maybe yours - if you like pointless glossaries.
7.2.11
ex·trap·o·late/ikˈstrapəˌlāt/
- Verb
12.7.10
sav·vy (sævi)
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
–noun
–adjective
to know; understand.
–noun
Also, sav·vi·ness. practical understanding; shrewdness or intelligence; common sense: a candidate who seemed to have no political savvy.
–adjective
shrewdly informed; experienced and well-informed; canny.
9.7.10
smör·gås·bord (smœr-gaws-boord)
–noun
1.a buffet meal of various hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, salads, casserole dishes, meats, cheeses, etc.
2. an extensive array or variety: The company has a smorgasbord of employee benefits.
5.6.06
she·nan·i·gan
(shə-năn'ĭ-gən)
A:
1. A deceitful trick; an underhanded act.
2. Remarks intended to deceive; deceit. Often used in the plural.
B:
1. A playful or mischievous act; a prank.
2. Mischief; prankishness. Often used in the plural.
5.11.05
doc·ile (dŏs'əl, -īl')
1. Ready and willing to be taught; teachable.
2. Yielding to supervision, direction, or management; tractable.
3. Apparently what I am when I'm not being emotional. ??? =p
15.9.05
dol·lop (dŏl'əp)
- A large lump or portion of a solid matter.
- A small quantity or splash of a liquid.
fes·toon (fĕ-stūn')
- A string or garland, as of leaves or flowers, suspended in a loop or curve between two points.
- A representation of such a string or garland, as in painting or sculpture.
13.9.05
doo·fus (dū'fəs)
n. Slang., pl. -fus·es.
An incompetent, foolish, or stupid person.
13.5.05
quirky
adjective
Deviating from the customary: bizarre, cranky, curious, eccentric, erratic, freakish, idiosyncratic, odd, outlandish, peculiar, unusual, weird.
Slang: kooky, screwball.
Deviating from the customary: bizarre, cranky, curious, eccentric, erratic, freakish, idiosyncratic, odd, outlandish, peculiar, unusual, weird.
Slang: kooky, screwball.
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