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
saturnineborn under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
psychiatrista medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
approbationcommendation