GRE Word List

FLORID

very flowery in style : ornate

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

Random words

WordMeaning
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
compressto press or squeeze together
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
scotchscottish
foppishfoolish