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
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
predisposeto dispose in advance
raimentclothing
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion