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
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous