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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| Word | Meaning |
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| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| antagonism | opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| battalion | a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army |
| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
