GRE Word List

BRAGGADOCIO

empty boasting

The meaning of the word braggadocio is empty boasting.

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WordMeaning
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
voodooa religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light