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
sportivefrolicsome
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
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influxa coming in
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
passiveacted upon by an external agency
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid