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
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
expiateto make amends for
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
serebeing dried and withered
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange