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 |
|---|---|
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| transcendental | transcendent |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| bog | wet spongy ground |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |