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
influxa coming in
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
brackishsomewhat salty
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
adjacentnot distant : nearby