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 |
|---|---|
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| draft | the act of drawing or pulling in a net |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| earmark | a mark of identification on the ear of an animal |
| muted | being mute : silent |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |
| bevy | a large group or collection |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |