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
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
environencircle
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
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chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as