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 |
|---|---|
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |