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Purposeful exaggeration for effect
When the major claimed his town was one of the seven wonders of the world, outsiders classified his statement as a hyperbole
Synonyms: embellishment; inflation; magnification |
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Of a similar kind
The class was fairly homogeneous since almost all of the students were journalism majors
SynonymsL consistent; standardized; uniform; unvarying |
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Composed of unlike parts; different; diverse
The United Nations is by nature a heterogeneous body
Synonyms: assorted; misscellaneous; mixed; motley; varied |
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Very old; whitish or gray from age
The old man's hoary beard contrasted starkly to the new stubble of his teenage grandson
Synonyms: ancient; antediluvian; antique; venerable; vintage |
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Tightly sealed
The hermetic seal of the jar proved impossible to break
Synonyms: airtight; impervious; watertight |
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The domination of one state or group over its allies
When Germany claimed hegemony over Russia, Stalin was outraged
Synonyms: authority; power |
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Unfortunate; having bad luck
I wish someone would give that poor, hapless soul some food and shelter
Synonyms: ill-fated; ill-starred; jinxed; luckless; unlucky |
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To manage economically; to use sparingly
The cyclist paced herself at the start of the race, knowing that if she husbanded her resources she'd have the strength to break out of the pack later one
Synonyms: conserve |
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