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
minutiaea minute or minor detail
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
cremateto subject to cremation
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
recipientone that receives : receiver
grumbleto mutter in discontent
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance