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
precipitantprecipitate
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
spruceto make spruce
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement