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
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
forlornbereft
proletariana member of the proletariat
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
tillerone that tills : cultivator
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition