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
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
schismdivision
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
brazenmade of brass
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
executionerone who executes
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism