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
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
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martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
abbreviateto make briefer
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm