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extemporaneous

adjective

with little or no preparation or forethought

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Word length
14
Starts with
E
Ends with
S
Contains
XT
Scrabble score
25

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Pronunciation

əksˌtɛmpɚˈeɪni.əs

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Definitions

adjective

  1. with little or no preparation or forethought

    “his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment”

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Example Sentences

his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment
an extemporaneous piano recital
an extemporary lecture
an extempore skit
an impromptu speech

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