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
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
witherto become dry and sapless
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
dulltedious
primethe second of the canonical hours
homespunspun or made at home