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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onslaughtan especially fierce attack
collateto compare critically
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
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effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
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