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 |
|---|---|
| impel | to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| quay | a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place |
| allude | to make indirect reference |
| hybrid | an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera |
| predetermine | foreordain |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |