GRE Word List

VERBOSE

containing more words than necessary : wordy

The meaning of the word verbose is containing more words than necessary : wordy.

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WordMeaning
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself