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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proletariana member of the proletariat
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
outgoinggoing away : departing
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
exudeto ooze out
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge