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
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
recuperateto get back : regain
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
pulchritudephysical comeliness