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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dys- | abnormal |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| infernal | of or relating to a nether world of the dead |
| guy | man |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| universal | including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |