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
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
immaculatespotlessly clean
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated