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
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
belieto give a false impression of
naivetea naive remark or action
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
communalof or relating to one or more communes
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm