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
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
sciondescendant
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
prateto talk long and idly : chatter