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 |
|---|---|
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| sibylline | any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy) |
| rider | one that rides |
| aspersion | a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
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| metallurgical | the science and technology of metals |