gasconade

nounCommon GRE wordMore G words

extravagant or bombastic boasting

In a sentence

Gasconade in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing gasconade in a sentence.

His gasconade about single-handedly saving the firm impressed no one who knew the facts.

Synonyms

bravadoblusterbraggadociobombast

Antonyms

modestyunderstatement

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an embarrassing social mistake or blunder, especially in a public setting

providing profit or income; productive

in a way that yields profit or useful result

to deny or contradict; to declare false

one who denies, opposes, or contradicts

bold, brazen impudence or nerve

causing irritation or resentment; vexing

producing a sudden, startling burst of energy or excitement

Common questions

Gasconade (noun) means extravagant or bombastic boasting

Here is gasconade used in an example sentence: "His gasconade about single-handedly saving the firm impressed no one who knew the facts."

Common synonyms for gasconade include bravado, bluster, braggadocio, bombast.

Antonyms of gasconade include modesty, understatement.

Gasconade is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.