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
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
culminationthe action of culminating