GRE Word List

BRAVADO

blustering swaggering conduct

The meaning of the word bravado is blustering swaggering conduct.

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WordMeaning
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
legerdemainsleight of hand
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
prowessdistinguished bravery
cringeto recoil in distaste
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic