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
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
amityfriendship
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
intersticea space that intervenes between things