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
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
pursea small bag for money
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details