what does extempore mean?
EXTEMPORE as ADJECTIVE
- Meaning
- with little or no preparation or forethought
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- his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment
- an extemporaneous piano recital
- an extemporary lecture
- an extempore skit
- an impromptu speech
- offhand excuses
- trying to sound offhanded and reassuring
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EXTEMPORE as ADVERB
- Meaning
- without prior preparation
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Usage Example(s)
- he spoke extemporaneously
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