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 |
|---|---|
| blunder | to move unsteadily or confusedly |
| carousal | a wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse |
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| rider | one that rides |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
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| ward | the action or process of guarding |