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 |
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| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ยน/โโ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |