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
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
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forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
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