GRE Word List

BLUSTER

to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats

The meaning of the word bluster is to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats.

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WordMeaning
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
understateto represent as less than is the case