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
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net