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
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
oratorone who delivers an oration
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
gustythe sensation of taste
rubrican authoritative rule
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
expoundto set forth : state
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice