GRE Word List
CIRCUMLOCUTION
the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
The meaning of the word circumlocution is the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| epistemologist | the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
| scotch | scottish |