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 |
|---|---|
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| prohibitive | tending to prohibit or restrain |
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| bellicose | favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars |