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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WordMeaning
biennialoccurring every two years
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
appriseto give notice to : tell
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way