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
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
cerebrationto use the mind : think
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
snipa small piece that is snipped off
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
stenchstink