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 |
|---|---|
| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |
| synchronous | happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| rip | to tear or split apart or open |
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
| waive | to relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |