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 |
|---|---|
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| plane | airplane |
| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| dossier | a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |