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
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
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halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
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tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
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betrayto lead astray
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