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
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
denizeninhabitant
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
equityjustice according to natural law or right
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality