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
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
comestibleedible
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument