Multiple choice Directions: Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the following word. Bombast regeneration peace <font face="Arial">grandiloquent</font> sympathy Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Bombast refers to pompous, pretentious, or inflated speech or writing that lacks substance. 'Grandiloquent' specifically describes language that is overly elaborate and pretentious, making it the perfect synonym.