Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A person or thing that supports or strengthens something else.

Example: The bolsterer of the team provided encouragement and motivation to all the players.

Definition: A rounded mass of a substance, often used in medicine to refer to a dose of medication given at once, or a soft mass of chewed food in the digestive system.

Example: The doctor administered a bolus of medication to quickly relieve the patient's pain.

Definition: To fail completely or to be unsuccessful, often used in informal contexts.

Example: The movie bombed at the box office, receiving terrible reviews.

Definition: An explosive device that can cause destruction or damage when detonated.

Example: The military used a bomb to destroy the enemy's bunker.

Definition: To attack or destroy something using explosive devices.

Example: The military plans to bomb the enemy's base during the night.

Definition: A type of early cannon that was used to shoot large stones or projectiles, typically in warfare.

Example: The castle was defended by a powerful bombard that could launch heavy stones at the enemy.

Definition: To attack someone or something repeatedly or persistently, often with requests or projectiles.

Example: The army decided to bombard the enemy's position to weaken their defenses.

Definition: A heavy attack or continuous firing of artillery or bombs, often directed at a specific target such as a city or military position.

Example: The city suffered extensive damage due to the relentless bombardment during the war.

Definition: A style of speaking or writing that is overly fancy and uses big words to impress others, often without real meaning.

Example: The politician's speech was filled with bombast, making it hard to understand his true intentions.

Definition: Using impressive or fancy words that sound important but don't really mean much.

Example: The politician's bombastic speech was full of grand promises but lacked real substance.

Definition: In a way that is overly showy or exaggerated, often to impress others.

Example: He spoke bombastically at the meeting, trying to impress everyone with his grand ideas.

Definition: The act of dropping or using bombs, usually in a military context.

Example: The bombing of the city caused significant destruction and loss of life.

Definition: The action of attacking a place or person with explosives.

Example: The military is bombing the enemy's positions to weaken their defenses.

Definition: A situation or event that produces a large amount of something valuable or profitable.

Example: The new technology created a bonanza for the company, leading to record profits.