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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| corpus | the body of a human or animal especially when dead |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| cohabit | to live together as or as if a married couple |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |