7 The Language of Extremism and Exaggeration Flashcards

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embellish

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to decorate

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eradicate

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to eliminate completely

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hyperbole

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exaggeration for persuasive effect

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indulgent

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excessively generous

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superfluous

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unnecessary, excessive

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unstinting

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without reservations; given liberally

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