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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
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| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| dormer | a window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof |
| spatula | a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting |
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| corollary | a proposition (see proposition |
| compromise | settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |