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
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
bitinghaving the power to bite
sparenot being used
attireto put garments on : dress
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor