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
detachedstanding by itself : separate
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
distendextend
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
posthumousborn after the death of the father
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration