Exam: TOEFL

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: More than what is usual or necessary; additional or extra in amount or degree.

Example: I ordered an extra slice of pizza because I was still hungry.

Definition: To a greater degree than what is usual or expected; more than normal.

Example: She added extra cheese to her pizza for more flavor.

Definition: A person who is hired to appear in a film or play, usually in a small role or as part of a crowd.

Example: The movie had many extras to fill the background scenes.

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.

Definition: Referring to something that is located or happening outside of the physical body.

Example: The doctor explained the benefits of extracorporeal circulation during the surgery.

Definition: Referring to something that is located or happening outside the skull.

Example: The doctor explained that the injury was extracranial and did not affect the brain.