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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anthropologistthe science of human beings
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
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posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as