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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| militate | to have weight or effect |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| intermediary | mediator |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| malcontent | a discontented person: |
| leave-taking | departure |
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |