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
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
grottocave
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
knolla small round hill : mound
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
blackballto vote against
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance