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
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
culminationthe action of culminating
prosperousauspicious
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
branda charred piece of wood
firebranda piece of burning wood
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
asunderinto parts
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance