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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WordMeaning
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
pungentsharply painful
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
civilof or relating to citizens
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
lanknot well filled out : slender
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
gushto issue copiously or violently