GRE Word List
GRANDEUR
the quality or state of being grand : magnificence
The meaning of the word grandeur is the quality or state of being grand : magnificence.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| somatic | of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| unfetter | to free from fetters |
| capacious | containing or capable of containing a great deal |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| anthropologist | the science of human beings |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| slew | a large number |