Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A woman who is very interested in studying, literature, or intellectual pursuits.

Example: She was known as a bluestocking for her extensive knowledge of literature and philosophy.

Definition: To make a serious mistake or to act in a clumsy way.

Example: He tends to blunder when he is nervous.

Definition: A serious mistake that often happens because someone is confused or not paying attention.

Example: He made a blunder during the presentation that embarrassed him.

Definition: To make a serious mistake or error, often due to carelessness or lack of thought.

Example: He blundered the presentation by forgetting key points.

Definition: A person who makes mistakes or errors, often in a careless or clumsy way.

Example: He is known as a blunderer because he often forgets important details.

Definition: The quality of being straightforward and honest in speech or behavior, often without concern for how it may affect others.

Example: Her bluntness sometimes hurt people's feelings, but she always spoke her mind.

Definition: To speak or act in a loud and aggressive way, often to show off or intimidate others.

Example: He tends to bluster when he feels insecure about his abilities.

Definition: A loud and aggressive way of speaking that often includes empty threats or boasts.

Example: His bluster made everyone in the room uncomfortable, as he shouted about his achievements.

Definition: To threaten or intimidate someone in a loud and aggressive way.

Example: He tried to bluster his way through the argument, but it didn't work.

Definition: Describing someone who is speaking or behaving in a loud, aggressive, or boastful way, often to impress others or to seem important.

Example: The blustering politician made grand promises during the campaign.

Definition: The act of speaking loudly and aggressively, often without real substance or purpose.

Example: His blustering made it hard to take him seriously during the meeting.

Definition: To speak or act in a loud, aggressive, or boastful manner, often without real strength or purpose.

Example: He was blustering about his achievements, trying to impress everyone at the party.

Definition: In a way that is loud, aggressive, or full of strong emotions, often without real substance.

Example: He spoke blusteringly, trying to impress everyone with his confidence.

Definition: Describing someone or something that is loud, boastful, or full of hot air; often used to refer to a person who talks a lot but does not act on their words.

Example: The blusterous politician made grand promises during the campaign but failed to deliver once elected.

Definition: The quality of talking about oneself or one's achievements in a way that shows too much pride.

Example: His boastfulness made it hard for others to appreciate his true talents.

Definition: To indicate or suggest that something will happen in the future, often in a positive or negative way.

Example: The dark clouds bode a storm coming our way.

Definition: To indicate or predict something, often something negative or unfavorable.

Example: The dark clouds bode a storm coming our way.