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 |
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| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| prey | an animal taken by a predator as food |
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| slew | a large number |