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 |
|---|---|
| finale | the close or termination of something: such as |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| incarnate | invested with bodily and especially human nature and form |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
| monolithic | of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge |
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| coterie | an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |