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
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
nexusconnection
embroiderto ornament with needlework
imminentready to take place : happening soon
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
waketo be or remain awake
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed