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
martineta strict disciplinarian
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
strutto become turgid : swell
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
compulsionan act of compelling
extrudeto force, press, or push out
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder