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bluster

/ˈblʌstər/
blus · ter ˈblʌs · tər
English Definition
v. to speak in a loud and aggressive way
中文释义
咆哮
Significado en Español
bravata, fanfarronada
한국어 뜻
호통, 허풍
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hống hách, khoác lác
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Example Sentence

He tends to bluster when he feels challenged.

当他感到受到挑战时,他往往会咆哮起来。

Synonyms
bluff bravado rant
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “bluster”:

  1. A rant
  2. B whisper
  3. C murmur
  4. D mumble
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A — rant. “bluster” means v. to speak in a loud and aggressive way

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The angry man began to ______ and threaten loudly, but he did nothing.

  1. A bluster
  2. B whisper
  3. C murmur
  4. D mumble
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A — bluster. “bluster” means v. to speak in a loud and aggressive way

Common questions about “bluster”

What does “bluster” mean?

bluster — v. to speak in a loud and aggressive way. In Chinese: 咆哮.

How do you pronounce “bluster”?

bluster is pronounced /ˈblʌstər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: blus · ter.

How do you use “bluster” in a sentence?

He tends to bluster when he feels challenged. (当他感到受到挑战时,他往往会咆哮起来。)

What are synonyms for “bluster”?

bluff, bravado, rant — all close in meaning to bluster (v. to speak in a loud and aggressive way).

Is “bluster” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. bluster appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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