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  • 21Turgescence — Tur*ges cence, Turgescency Tur*ges cen*cy, n. [Cf. F. turgescence. See {Turgescent}.] 1. The act of swelling, or the state of being swollen, or turgescent. Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] 2. Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast;… …

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  • 22Turgescency — Turgescence Tur*ges cence, Turgescency Tur*ges cen*cy, n. [Cf. F. turgescence. See {Turgescent}.] 1. The act of swelling, or the state of being swollen, or turgescent. Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] 2. Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; …

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  • 23pompous — adjective Date: 15th century 1. excessively elevated or ornate < pompous rhetoric > 2. having or exhibiting self importance ; arrogant < a pompous politician > 3. relating to or suggestive of pomp ; magnificent • pompously …

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