GRE Word List

FLORID

very flowery in style : ornate

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

Random words

WordMeaning
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
ferventvery hot : glowing
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle