GRE Word List

FLORID

very flowery in style : ornate

The meaning of the word florid is very flowery in style : ornate.

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WordMeaning
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
gorgea narrow passage through land
edicta proclamation having the force of law
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect