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
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
climeclimate
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune