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
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
unregeneratenot regenerate
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
demurto take exception : object
complementaryserving to fill out or complete