Multiple choice

Directions; Choose the word or phrase which is similar in meaning to the key word.

Bombast

  1. Verbose

  2. Vehement

  3. Arid

  4. Callous

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Explanation

Bombast means pompous, pretentious, or grandiose speech or writing. Verbose means using more words than necessary. While verbose is the closest option, bombast specifically implies pretentiousness, which verbose doesn't necessarily convey. Of the available choices, verbose is the best match.

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