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
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous