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
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
frigidintensely cold
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
intersticea space that intervenes between things
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect