extempore
1 of 2adverb/ɪkˈstɛmpəri/
1
without prior preparation or practice
- The teacher asked the students to share their thoughts extempore on the assigned topic.
- The speaker delivered the entire speech extempore, captivating the audience with spontaneous remarks and anecdotes.
- Impressed by the question, the professor gave an extempore explanation of the complex concept.
- Instead of a scripted dialogue, the actors engaged in an extempore conversation to enhance the realism of the scene.
- During the debate, some participants spoke extempore, relying on their knowledge and quick thinking.
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