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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criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
fraileasily led into evil
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
culminationthe action of culminating