GRE Word List
TUMID
(of a part of the body) swollen; distended; bombastic; pompous
The meaning of the word tumid is (of a part of the body) swollen; distended; bombastic; pompous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nominal | in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint |
| withstand | stand up against; resist successfully |
| stupor | state of being stupefied; state of apathy; daze; lack of awareness |
| blemish | mar; spoil the beauty or perfection of; N: flaw or defect (that spoils perfection); Ex. blemishes in the crystal; CF. unblemished |
| epilogue | short speech at conclusion of dramatic work |
| condign | adequate; (of punishment) severe and well deserved |
| linguistic | pertaining to language |
| paranoia | psychosis marked by delusions of grandeur or persecution; N: ADJ: paranoid, paranoiac |
| hoard | stockpile; accumulate for future use; N: supply stored for future use |
| acquiesce | assent; agree passively; comply without protest |
