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Extemporization

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ex·tem·po·rize  (k-stmp-rz)
v. ex·tem·po·rized, ex·tem·po·riz·ing, ex·tem·po·riz·es
v.tr.
To do or perform (something) without prior preparation or practice: extemporized an acceptance speech.
v.intr.
To perform an act or utter something in an impromptu manner; improvise: "bravely demonstrating his ability to extemporize intelligently" (William Safire).
[From extempore.]
ex·tempo·ri·zation (-pr--zshn) n.
ex·tempo·rizer n.
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Noun1.extemporization - a performance given extempore without planning or preparation
extemporisation, improvisation
performance - the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto"
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