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
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
beleaguerbesiege
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color