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
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
meandera winding path or course
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
efficacythe power to produce an effect
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs