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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| cumbersome | unwieldy because of heaviness and bulk |
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| asunder | into parts |
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| endue | provide |
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