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
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exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
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