GRE Word List

GRANDIOSE

characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration

The meaning of the word grandiose is characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration.

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WordMeaning
traverseto go or travel across or over
plumagethe feathers of a bird
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
vintnera wine merchant
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
facileeasily accomplished or attained
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable