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 |
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| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| momentous | having great or lasting importance : consequential |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| amalgam | a mixture of different elements |
| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |