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
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation