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
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
elysianof or relating to Elysium
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf