GRE Word List
HYPERBOLE
extravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
The meaning of the word hyperbole is extravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones").
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perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
addle | rotten |
therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
demented | mad |
granulate | to form or crystallize into grains or granules |