GRE Word List
FLORID
very flowery in style : ornate
The meaning of the word florid is very flowery in style : ornate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| compress | to press or squeeze together |
| centaur | any of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| scotch | scottish |
| foppish | foolish |