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
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
compriseto be made up of
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
figurea number symbol : numeral
hardybold
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
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