One-word substitution: A speech without preparation is called:

Correct answer: Extempore. An extempore speech is delivered without preparation.

Background: The word comes from the Latin ex tempore, “out of the moment”.

• Maiden: A maiden speech is a person’s first speech.
• Conspiracy: A conspiracy is a secret plan.
• None of these: “None of these” is incorrect because extempore is correct.

Did you know? Many speech contests have an “extempore” round.

Memory trick: Extempore = on the spot.