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extempore
adjective
adverb
With little or no preparation or forethought
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ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi
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adjective
With little or no preparation or forethought
“His ad-lib comments showed poor judgment”
adverb
Without prior preparation
“He spoke extemporaneously”
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His ad-lib comments showed poor judgment
An extemporaneous piano recital
An extemporary lecture
An extempore skit
An impromptu speech
He spoke extemporaneously
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