Multiple choice Directions: Choose the correct meaning for the key word. Bombastic Middle Loudly Showing Pompous Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Bombastic means using high-sounding language with little meaning, pretentious, showy. 'Pompous' means pretentious, arrogant, or showy - perfect match. 'Middle' and 'Showing' are unrelated. 'Loudly' refers to volume, not pretentiousness.