GRE Word List

MAGNILOQUENT

speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner

The meaning of the word magniloquent is speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner.

Random words

WordMeaning
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
bolstera long pillow or cushion
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize