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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| reiterate | to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect |
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
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| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |