HSK 4
程度副词：格外、极、极其
Adverbs of degree: 格外, 极, 极其
Explanation
The words 格外, 极, 极其 are all adverbs of high degree, meaning 'extremely, exceedingly'. 格外 emphasizes standing out more than usual. 极 and 极其 carry a stronger emphasis, often used before adjectives or stative verbs. 极其 is slightly more formal than 极, often used in written or formal speech.
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