#013 Impetus - #014 Extrapolate
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vocab_drabblesThis week's words are
[ˈimpədəs]
NOUN
1. The force that makes something happen or happen more quickly.
Synonyms: motivation · incitement
2. The force or energy with which a body moves.
Synonyms: momentum · propulsion
[ikˈstrapəˌlāt]
VERB
Extend the application of (a method or conclusion, especially one based on statistics) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.
Synonyms: forecast · predict
#013: Impetus
[ˈimpədəs]
NOUN
1. The force that makes something happen or happen more quickly.
Synonyms: motivation · incitement
2. The force or energy with which a body moves.
Synonyms: momentum · propulsion
#014: Extrapolate
[ikˈstrapəˌlāt]
VERB
Extend the application of (a method or conclusion, especially one based on statistics) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.
Synonyms: forecast · predict
