Question:
Identify the correct meaning of the given word.
Turgid
Identify the correct meaning of the given word.
Turgid
Options:
- a) Determined or loyal
- b) Dirty or untidy
- c) Swollen or distended
- d) Excited or upset
- a) Determined or loyal
- b) Dirty or untidy
- c) Swollen or distended
- d) Excited or upset
correct answer : c)
Explanation:
“Turgid” literally means swollen, especially due to fluid. It can also be used figuratively to describe overly complex or pompous writing. Other options such as “determined”, “dirty” or “upset” do not relate to the physical or stylistic qualities implied by “turgid.”
“Turgid” literally means swollen, especially due to fluid. It can also be used figuratively to describe overly complex or pompous writing. Other options such as “determined”, “dirty” or “upset” do not relate to the physical or stylistic qualities implied by “turgid.”