GRE Word List

TURGID

excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic

The meaning of the word turgid is excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic.

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benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
emollientmaking soft or supple
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
serebeing dried and withered
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy