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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|---|---|
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
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| privy | private |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |
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