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.

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WordMeaning
brevityshortness of duration
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
biennialoccurring every two years
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care