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 |
|---|---|
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |
| pandemic | occurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| reverie | daydream |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| raiment | clothing |