GRE Word List

BRAGGADOCIO

empty boasting

The meaning of the word braggadocio is empty boasting.

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tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
antithesisthe direct opposite
fussyeasily upset : irritable
postulatedemand
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
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legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)