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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| protagonist | the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story) |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| facsimile | an exact copy |