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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perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
schism | division |
procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
brazen | made of brass |
puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
pervert | to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt |
executioner | one who executes |
peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |