GRE Word List

CLOYING

disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess

The meaning of the word cloying is disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess.

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collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
succulentfull of juice : juicy
curban edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
tawnyof the color tawny
concorda state of agreement : harmony