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
dozeto sleep lightly
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
satiatefilled to satiety
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
disportsport
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light