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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| Word | Meaning |
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| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| vibrant | pulsating with life, vigor, or activity |
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| germinal | being in the earliest stage of development |
| unrequited | not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind |
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