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 |
|---|---|
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| podium | a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| rave | to talk irrationally in or as if in delirium |
| nautical | of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships |
| lounge | to act or move idly or lazily : loaf |