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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| voluptuous | suggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form |
| overblown | past the prime of bloom |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |