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
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
immobilitynot moving : motionless
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
missivea written communication : letter
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious