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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| subterfuge | deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
| rescind | to take away : remove |
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
| bevy | a large group or collection |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |