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
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
mandatean authoritative command
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude