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How to pronounce “turgid

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Pronunciation guide for turgid

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of turgid with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The surprising science of happinessturgid pros but closer to the truth was
Definition summary
Distended beyond the natural state by some internal agent, especially fluid, or expansive force.

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How to pronounce turgid

The surprising science of happiness

turgid pros but closer to the truth was

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “turgid

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Distended beyond the natural state by some internal agent, especially fluid, or expansive force.
  • Of a river, inundated with excess water as from a flood; swollen.
  • (of language or style) Overly complex and difficult to understand; grandiloquent; bombastic.

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