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
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
cavalcadea procession (see procession
foppishfoolish
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
unkemptnot combed
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
embryonicof or relating to an embryo