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.

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WordMeaning
ferventvery hot : glowing
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
bestowto put to use : apply
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
lucremonetary gain : profit
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group