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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| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| archetype | the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype |
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| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |
| countenance | look |
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