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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recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
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recriminationa retaliatory accusation
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