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Word: turgid

Definition: swollen; distended (as from liquid)


More Vocab Words

::: solitude - state of being alone; seclusion; ADJ. solitary: existing or living alone (esp. by choice); remote or secluded; single; sole; Ex. solitary life/inn; Ex. no solitary piece of proof
::: appraise - estimate value of; N. appraisal
::: pharisee - Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person
::: hyperbole - exaggeration; overstatement; ADJ. hyperbolic: of hyperbole; of a hyperbola
::: comprehensive - broad; including a lot or everything; thorough; inclusive
::: increment - increase
::: lavish - liberal; wasteful; generous or wasteful in giving or using; abundant; profuse; great; Ex. decorated lavishly; V. give in abundance
::: inerrancy - infallibility
::: inclement - stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement
::: acquiesce - assent; agree passively; comply without protest