GRE Word List

BRAVADO

blustering swaggering conduct

The meaning of the word bravado is blustering swaggering conduct.

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composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
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floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
microcosma little world
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another