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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abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
concentrichaving a common center
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
limnto draw or paint on a surface
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem