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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refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
stoutstrong of character: such as
urchinhedgehog
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
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accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body