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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| maniacal | affected with or suggestive of madness |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
| resurge | to undergo a resurgence |