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 |
|---|---|
| scourge | whip |
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| rebuke | to criticize sharply : reprimand |
| salient | moving by leaps or springs : jumping |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| affable | being pleasant and at ease in talking to others |