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 |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| denounce | to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| plume | a feather of a bird: such as |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |
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