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
gradationa series forming successive stages
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
retaliateto return like for like
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest