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 |
|---|---|
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| engross | to copy or write in a large hand |
| foreboding | the act of one who forebodes |
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