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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WordMeaning
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle