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
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
vintnera wine merchant
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
grudgingunwilling
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation