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
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
braggadocioempty boasting
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
cannyclever
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
propulsivetending or having power to propel