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
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
notableworthy of note : remarkable
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand