Bombastic
adjectiveGREHard
Definition
high-sounding but with little meaning
Example Usage
"His bombastic speech impressed few."
Synonyms
pompousgrandiosepretentiousinflated
Antonyms
understatedmodest
Tags
#gre#adjective#gre#hard
How to Use "Bombastic"
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Context
This word is commonly used in GRE contexts. It's a hard level word.
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In Writing
Use "Bombastic" to make your writing more precise. It works well in formal and academic contexts.
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Remember
Associate "Bombastic" with its synonyms: pompous, grandiose, pretentious. This helps with recall.
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