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
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness