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
deploreto feel or express grief for
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
categoricalabsolute
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will