GRE Word List
POMPOSITY
pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
The meaning of the word pomposity is pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| annals | a record of events arranged in yearly sequence |
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| trappings | outward signs |
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| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| discernible | able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
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