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exorbitant (adjective)

Unreasonably high price or amount.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'Exit' from the 'Orbit'. If a price 'exits the orbit' of what is normal, it is exorbitant. It has flown away...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'exorbitant' for a very good thing. → Een buitengewoon succes.

Spelling it as 'exhorbitant'. → Exorbitant.

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