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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| bulk | magnitude |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
| innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |