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
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
compellingthat compels: such as
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
dearthscarcity that makes dear
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
vitalof the utmost importance
discloseto make known or public
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action