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 |
|---|---|
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| insurrection | an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government |
| accrue | to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim |