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
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
historichistorical
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
explicateto give a detailed explanation of