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
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
mutedbeing mute : silent
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
bevya large group or collection
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable