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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glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as