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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prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
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swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
attireto put garments on : dress
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
conflagrationfire
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intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite