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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| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| adapt | to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| fancied | imagined or believed to be true or real |
| egregious | conspicuous |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| wanton | merciless |