turgid
Noun
Hard difficulty
What does “turgid” mean?
noun.swollen and distended or congested.
SAT Usage
this term is often found in passages related to literature, biology, or descriptions of physical conditions. It emphasizes not just the physical state of swelling, but also conveys a sense of excess or overinflation, contrasting with terms like "inflated," which may lack the connotation of being burdensome or cumbersome.
Common Confusions
Turgid implies an overwhelming or burdensome swelling, while inflated usually suggests a more neutral or simply increased size without the connotation of excess.
Do not choose turgid if the context emphasizes clarity or simplicity rather than being swollen and distended or congested.
Example Sentences
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The professor criticized the essay's turgid prose as needlessly complex.