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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|---|---|
| ignite | to set afire |
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| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
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| primordial | first created or developed : primeval |
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| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |