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

WordMeaning
toutto make much of : promote
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
minusculevery small
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
urchinhedgehog
prodigya highly talented child or youth
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
destitutelacking something needed or desirable