bravado
/brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
Group 30Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (noun)
- A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate GRE
Example in Context
Beneath the executive's bravado lay a deep uncertainty about whether the company's strategy would survive the approaching downturn.
Synonyms
fake courageblusterswagger
Etymology
The act of doing brave things, often exaggeratedly.
- bravo (Spanish) — brave
- do (Latin) — to do
Memory Aid
🚗Sounds like “brave auto”
A car with a massive 'BRAVADO' bumper sticker, speeding down the road to show off its boldness!
Visual Association
💪A lion wearing sunglasses, strutting confidently through a crowd, trying to impress everyone.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “bravado” mean on the GRE?
bravado (noun) means “A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate”. Beneath the executive's bravado lay a deep uncertainty about whether the company's strategy would survive the approaching downturn.
How to remember “bravado” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “bravado” sounds like “brave auto”. A car with a massive 'BRAVADO' bumper sticker, speeding down the road to show off its boldness!
What are synonyms for “bravado”?
Common synonyms: fake courage, bluster, swagger.