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
egregiousconspicuous
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
distantseparated in space : away
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
prongfork
sentinelsentry
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly