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extempore
What does extempore mean?
extempore (adjective): carried out with no preparation; impromptu.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use extempore in a sentence?
- An extempore skit. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does extempore come from?
Univerbation of Latin ex tempore.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of extempore?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “extempore” mean?
completely free from dirt or contamination
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carried out with no preparation; impromptu
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high, tall, having great height or stature
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composed of people from all over the world
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Which word is closest in meaning to “extempore”?
intrinsic
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impromptu
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pragmatic
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tentative
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