Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: To get something from someone by using threats or force.

Example: The criminal tried to extort money from the business owner.

Definition: A person who takes money or something valuable from someone by using threats or force.

Example: The extorter demanded a large sum of money in exchange for not revealing the secret.

Definition: The act of obtaining something, usually money, through force, threats, or pressure.

Example: The criminal was arrested for extortion after demanding money from the business owner.

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the act of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

Example: The company faced criticism for its extortionary pricing practices.

Definition: Describing something that is excessively high in price or cost, often unreasonably so.

Example: The extortionate fees for the concert made it impossible for many fans to attend.

Definition: In a way that is excessively high or unreasonable, often referring to prices or demands that are unfairly large.

Example: The restaurant charged extortionately for a simple meal, leaving us shocked at the bill.

Definition: A person who illegally obtains money or favors from someone by threatening them or using force.

Example: The police arrested the extortioner who had been threatening local businesses for money.

Definition: A person who illegally obtains money or favors from someone by threatening them or using force.

Example: The police arrested the extortionist who had been threatening local businesses for money.

Definition: Referring to something that is found or happens outside of a cell or cells in the body.

Example: The extracellular matrix provides structural support to the surrounding cells.

Definition: In a manner that occurs outside of cells.

Example: The nutrients were absorbed extracellularly by the surrounding tissues.