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 |
|---|---|
| codify | to reduce to a code |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| weird | of strange or extraordinary character : odd |
| probe | a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity) |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |
| egregious | conspicuous |