GRE Word List

BOMBAST

pretentious inflated speech or writing

The meaning of the word bombast is pretentious inflated speech or writing.

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WordMeaning
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
citadela fortress that commands (see command
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
cohortscompanion
harrowingacutely distressing or painful