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
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
demeritoffense
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
unbridledunrestrained
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
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