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
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event