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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bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
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restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
dina loud continued noise
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext