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
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth