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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1 October 2024

CALPAC

(noun) a high-crowned black cap (usually made of felt or sheepskin) worn by men in Turkey and Iran and the Caucasus


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Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.

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