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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

grandioseness

IPA: /ɡrænˈdiːoʊs.nəs/

KK: /ˈɡrændiˌoʊs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being impressive or extravagant in appearance or style, often to an exaggerated degree.

Example: The grandioseness of the palace left the visitors in awe.

grandiosity

IPA: /ɡrænˈdiːəsɪti/

KK: /ɡrænˈdiːəsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being overly impressive or extravagant, often in a way that seems excessive or unrealistic.

Example: His grandiosity made it difficult for him to connect with others on a personal level.

grandness

IPA: /ˈɡrændnəs/

KK: /grændnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being impressive, magnificent, or large in size or appearance.

Example: The grandness of the palace left the visitors in awe.

grandstander

IPA: /ˈɡræn(d)ˌstændər/

KK: /ˈɡrændˌstændər/

noun

Definition: A person who tries to attract attention or admiration by showing off or behaving in a dramatic way.

Example: The politician was a grandstander, always making speeches to impress the crowd.

grant

IPA: /ɡrænt/

KK: /grænt/

noun

Definition: A sum of money given by an organization or government for a specific purpose, often for research or projects.

Example: The university received a grant to fund its new research program.

transitive verb

Definition: To give or allow someone something, often as a favor or privilege.

Example: The school decided to grant scholarships to deserving students.

grantable

IPA: /ˈɡræntəbl/

KK: /ˈɡræntəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be given or allowed, often referring to permissions, rights, or benefits that can be officially provided.

Example: The scholarship is grantable to students who meet the eligibility criteria.

granted

IPA: /ˈɡræntɪd/

KK: /græntɪd/

preposition

Definition: This word is used to acknowledge something as true or accepted, often before presenting a different or opposing idea.

Example: Granted that it was raining, we still decided to go for a walk.

verb

Definition: To give or allow someone something, often officially or formally.

Example: The committee granted her request for additional funding.

grantor

IPA: /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

KK: /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

noun

Definition: A person or entity that gives or transfers something, often in a legal context, such as property or rights.

Example: The grantor signed the document to transfer ownership of the land.

grantsmanship

IPA: /ˈɡrænts.mən.ʃɪp/

KK: /ˈgræntsˌmənʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The skill or ability to successfully secure funding or grants from organizations or government bodies.

Example: Her grantsmanship helped the nonprofit secure several important funding sources this year.

granular

IPA: /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

KK: /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

adjective

Definition: Having a texture or structure made up of small, grain-like particles or granules.

Example: The granular texture of the sand made it perfect for building castles.

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