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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sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages