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 |
|---|---|
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |
| retribution | recompense |
| cursive | running |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
| capsize | to cause to overturn |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |