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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| Word | Meaning |
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| notoriety | the quality or state of being notorious |
| excise | an internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity |
| juggernaut | a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path |
| pugnacity | having a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| guile | deceitful cunning : duplicity |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |