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
abnegationdenial
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame