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

WordMeaning
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
dulltedious
fervidvery hot : burning
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
wardthe action or process of guarding
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of