5th box -Flashcards

(adj.) mixed up; distorted or confused; The interference on the phone line caused the data to become garbled on the computer screen.

(n.) pompous speech; pretentious words; After he delivered his bombast at the podium, he arrogantly left the meeting. The presenter ended his bombast with a prediction of his future success.

(adj.) deserving respect; The estimable hero was given a parade.

(n.) a place to keep or a collection of wild or strange animals; Little Ryan couldn't wait to visit the zoo to see the menagerie of wild boars.