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
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
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pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
integralessential to completeness : constituent
ancillarysubordinate
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jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
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