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circumlocution
UK
/ˌsɜː.kəm.ləˈkjuː.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɜr.kəm.loʊˈkjuː.ʃən/
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Compare “circumlocution” in the essay and politician examples: what does it mean in each?
Explain how “circumlocution” can suggest either wordiness or deliberate evasion.
Give five natural collocations with “circumlocution” and explain their meanings.
Compare “circumlocution” with “wordiness,” “euphemism,” and “evasion.”
Rewrite “The essay was criticized for its excessive circumlocution” more directly.
Create three B2-level sentences using “circumlocution” in different contexts.
Answer three comprehension questions about the example sentences.
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