The claims that's it is indeed a wave by the followers of the current disposition at the helm of Indian polity has often been dismissed by the other parties as an exaggeration. The spokespersons of these parties who oppose the recent victors at the hustings have been classifying this claimed wave as 'hyperbole'.
That's our word of this week - hyperbole. Hyperbole has roots in Greek and means extravagant exaggeration. It is often used as a rhetorical expression for something that's meant or being currently used to create a strong impression, generally in politically charged environments, though it need not be a fact.
That's our word of this week - hyperbole. Hyperbole has roots in Greek and means extravagant exaggeration. It is often used as a rhetorical expression for something that's meant or being currently used to create a strong impression, generally in politically charged environments, though it need not be a fact.
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