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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formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
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humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
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