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
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable