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
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
pungentsharply painful