GRE Word List

FLORID

very flowery in style : ornate

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

Random words

WordMeaning
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel