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 |
|---|---|
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| plasticity | the quality or state of being plastic |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| condole | grieve |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |