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exaggerate

/ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/

ex · ag · ger · ate /ɪɡ · ˈzæ · dʒə · reɪt/

English Definition

v. make something seem bigger than it is

中文释义

夸大，夸张

Significado en Español

exagerar

한국어 뜻

과장하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

phóng đại, cường điệu

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

ex(out)+agger(urging)+ate(verb).

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is the best synonym for the word “exaggerate” as used in the following sentence? “Mark tends to exaggerate his accomplishments, making them seem more impressive than they actually are.”

A Minimize
B Enhance
C Overstate
D Ignore

Show answer

C — Overstate. “exaggerate” means v. make something seem bigger than it is

Common questions about “exaggerate”

What does “exaggerate” mean?

exaggerate — v. make something seem bigger than it is. In Chinese: 夸大，夸张.

How do you pronounce “exaggerate”?

exaggerate is pronounced /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ex · ag · ger · ate.

Is “exaggerate” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. exaggerate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “exaggerate”?

ex(out)+agger(urging)+ate(verb).

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exaggerate

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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