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
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
concorda state of agreement : harmony
distantseparated in space : away
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
pursea small bag for money