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
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
convoketo call together to a meeting
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
wastrelvagabond
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive