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.

Random words

WordMeaning
ventto provide with a vent
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
plumea feather of a bird: such as
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
pungentsharply painful