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
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness