GRE Word List
BOMBASTIC
marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
The meaning of the word bombastic is marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| preen | to groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| disgruntle | to make ill-humored or discontented |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| compulsory | mandatory |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |