Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option which is closest in meaning to the given word.

Turgid

  1. Bombastic

  2. Unclear

  3. Turbulent

  4. Confused
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Explanation

Turgid means swollen or bloated, and when applied to language, it means pompous, inflated, or overly complex and pretentious. Bombastic means using high-sounding language with little meaning; this captures the pomposity of turgid writing. 'Unclear' and 'confused' are related but don't capture the intentional grandiosity.

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