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
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
errantbehaving wrongly
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
unisonidentity in musical pitch
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt