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

WordMeaning
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
licensepermission to act