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
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
succorrelief
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
unkemptnot combed
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
constituenta member of a constituency
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards