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

WordMeaning
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
planeairplane
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
polyglotone who is polyglot
invalidateto make invalid
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy