circumlocution
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/ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/
cir · cum · lo · cu · tion
ˌsɜːr · kəm · lə · ˈkjuː · ʃn
English Definition
n. roundabout speech; wordiness; evasion
Significado en Español
circunloquio, rodeo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nói vòng vo, lối nói quanh co
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circum-(around) + locu (speak) + tion→ circumlocution, roundabout speech.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the best synonym for the word “circumlocution” as used in the sentence: “The politician was criticized for his circumlocution during the debate, as it seemed he was avoiding a direct answer.”?
A
brevity
B
ambiguity
C
verbosity
D
clarity
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C — verbosity.
“circumlocution” means n. roundabout speech; wordiness; evasion
Common questions about “circumlocution”
What does “circumlocution” mean?
circumlocution — n. roundabout speech; wordiness; evasion. In Chinese: 迂回说法；冗长.
How do you pronounce “circumlocution”?
circumlocution is pronounced /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/. It breaks into 5 syllables: cir · cum · lo · cu · tion.
Is “circumlocution” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. circumlocution appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “circumlocution”?
circum-(around) + locu (speak) + tion→ circumlocution, roundabout speech.
