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Turgid Adj Swollen Distended River Threatened Overflow Levees

Turgid means swollen or distended, describing something that is inflamed or expanded beyond its normal size.

Turgente significa hinchado o distendido, describiendo algo que está inflamado o expandido más allá del tamaño normal.

Word turgid
Part of Speech ADJ.
Definition swollen; distended.
Sentence The turgid river threatened to overflow the levees and flood the countryside.

Tags: psat

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