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
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
desperatehaving lost hope
inundateoverwhelm
festerto generate pus
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
fervidvery hot : burning
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
trekto make one's way arduously
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex