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.

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