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
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
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bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
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alludeto make indirect reference