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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
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