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
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance