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 |
|---|---|
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| macerate | to cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting |
| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| marked | having an identifying mark |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |