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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