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
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
retributionrecompense
cursiverunning
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
capsizeto cause to overturn
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
obsequya funeral or burial rite
vacuousemptied of or lacking content