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
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
morticianundertaker
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
firebranda piece of burning wood
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
diversediffering from one another : unlike
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight