verbose
Group 3Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Using or expressed in more words than are needed GRE
Example in Context
The professor's verbose lectures, which routinely ran thirty minutes over time, tested even the most dedicated students' patience.
Synonyms
wordylong-windedrambling
Etymology
From Latin meaning full of words, leading to excessive talk.
- verbum (Latin) — word
Memory Aid
🐴Sounds like “verbose horse”
Imagine a HORSE that talks endlessly about every detail of its day — it’s so VERBOSE!
Visual Association
📚A person drowning in a sea of books and papers, overwhelmed by excessive words.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “verbose” mean on the GRE?
verbose (adjective) means “Using or expressed in more words than are needed”. The professor's verbose lectures, which routinely ran thirty minutes over time, tested even the most dedicated students' patience.
How to remember “verbose” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “verbose” sounds like “verbose horse”. Imagine a HORSE that talks endlessly about every detail of its day — it’s so VERBOSE!
What are synonyms for “verbose”?
Common synonyms: wordy, long-winded, rambling.