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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| bolt | a lightning stroke |
| outstrip | to go faster or farther than |
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