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").
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| asteroid | any of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |