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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| braggadocio | empty boasting |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| canny | clever |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
| proximity | the quality or state of being proximate : closeness |
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |