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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WordMeaning
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
uniquebeing the only one : sole
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
repastsomething taken as food : meal
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic