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 |
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| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| tremulous | characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors |
| solemnity | formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| swamp | a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| dysentery | a disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection |
| perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |