prolix
/ˈpɹəʊ.lɪks/
Group 18Difficulty 3/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy GRE
Example in Context
The witness's prolix testimony exhausted the jury's patience and obscured the few genuinely important facts buried within it.
Synonyms
long-windedwordyverbose
Etymology
Flowing forth too much; excessively wordy.
- pro- (Latin) — forward
- liquere (Latin) — to flow
Memory Aid
📜Sounds like “Pro-Licks”
When a PRO LICKS a scroll, it just keeps unrolling and rolling — so prolix!
Visual Association
🕰️A storyteller at a campfire rambling on for hours while everyone else is asleep, lost in a prolix tale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “prolix” mean on the GRE?
prolix (adjective) means “Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy”. The witness's prolix testimony exhausted the jury's patience and obscured the few genuinely important facts buried within it.
How to remember “prolix” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “prolix” sounds like “Pro-Licks”. When a PRO LICKS a scroll, it just keeps unrolling and rolling — so prolix!
What are synonyms for “prolix”?
Common synonyms: long-winded, wordy, verbose.