Definition: (adjective) Carried out or performed with little or no preparation.
Synonyms: impromptu, off-the-cuff, offhand, unrehearsed, ad-lib.
Usage: Though she had not practiced for some time, Mary's extemporaneous piano recital wowed her dinner guests.
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