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
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
asepticpreventing infection
cemeterya burial ground
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)