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
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
thespianactor
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur