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.

Random words

WordMeaning
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
abortiveprematurely born
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
clipperone that clips something
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
crypticsecret
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance