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
ecologista branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
quadrupedan animal having four feet
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance