GRE Word List
BOMBAST
pretentious inflated speech or writing
The meaning of the word bombast is pretentious inflated speech or writing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |
| retract | to draw back or in |
| drudgery | dull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| stupefy | to make stupid, groggy, or insensible |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |