EXTORTIONATELY

exorbitantly, extortionately, usuriously

(adverb) to an exorbitant degree; “prices are exorbitantly high in the capital”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

extortionately (comparative more extortionately, superlative most extortionately)

In an extortionate manner; in a manner that greatly exceeds what is reasonable or moderate.

Source: Wiktionary


EXTORTIONATE

Ex*tor"tion*ate, a.

Definition: Characterized by extortion; oppressive; hard.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


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