turgid
/ˈtɜːdʒɪd/
Group 32Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Swollen and distended; of language or style: tediously pompous or bombastic GRE
Example in Context
The committee's turgid report, swollen with jargon and bureaucratic circumlocution, was incomprehensible to the citizens it was supposed to inform.
Synonyms
bloatedswollenpompous
Etymology
From Latin meaning 'to swell,' TURGID indicates something swollen or pompous.
- turgere (Latin) — to swell
Memory Aid
🦃Sounds like “turkey did”
Imagine a TURKEY that ATE so much it DIDN'T fit through the door because it’s TURGID!
Visual Association
🎈A balloon overinflated to the point of bursting, looking pompous and swollen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “turgid” mean on the GRE?
turgid (adjective) means “Swollen and distended; of language or style: tediously pompous or bombastic”. The committee's turgid report, swollen with jargon and bureaucratic circumlocution, was incomprehensible to the citizens it was supposed to inform.
How to remember “turgid” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “turgid” sounds like “turkey did”. Imagine a TURKEY that ATE so much it DIDN'T fit through the door because it’s TURGID!
What are synonyms for “turgid”?
Common synonyms: bloated, swollen, pompous.