Word of the Week – Extortionate
DEFINITION:
From Latin extortionem (nominative extortio) “a twisting out, extorting (by excessive force).
adjective: more expensive than is reasonable
CHARACTERISTICS Example in a sentence:
The price of petrol in Britain is extortionate.
EXAMPLES (synonyms):
Exorbitant
Excessive
outrageous
Preposterous
Unreasonable
NON-EXAMPLES (antonyms):
Reasonable
Fair
Inexpensive
Moderate
Modest