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 |
|---|---|
| aptitude | inclination |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| angular | forming an angle : sharp-cornered |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| collaborate | to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor |
| natal | native |
| seethe | to suffer violent internal excitement |