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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
| stereotype | to make a stereotype from |
| itinerant | traveling from place to place |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| patent | open to public inspection |
| meteoric | of or relating to a meteor |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| perspicacious | of acute mental vision or discernment : keen |