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 |
|---|---|
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| febrile | marked or caused by fever : feverish |
| exposure | the fact or condition of being exposed: such as |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| capacious | containing or capable of containing a great deal |