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 |
|---|---|
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |
| aromatic | of, relating to, or having aroma: |
| pungent | sharply painful |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| spectral | of, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |