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
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length