GRE Word List
BRAGGADOCIO
empty boasting
The meaning of the word braggadocio is empty boasting.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| mock | to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride |
| conspire | plot |
| fussy | easily upset : irritable |
| embezzlement | to appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use |