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 |
|---|---|
| interim | an intervening time : interval |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping : tearful |
| manumit | to release from slavery |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |