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
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
dissensiondisagreement
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others