GRE Word List
BOMBAST
pretentious inflated speech or writing
The meaning of the word bombast is pretentious inflated speech or writing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| occident | west |
| ineluctable | not to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
| viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| squat | to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground |