a pompous or extravagant way of speaking or writing
example
The politician's grandiloquence was evident in his lengthy speeches, filled with elaborate rhetoric and lofty promises.
synonyms
verbositypompousnessostentation
word origin — derived from the Latin 'grandiloquentia', from 'grandis' meaning 'grand' and 'loqui' meaning 'to speak'
SAT Vocabulary Level 3 — Set 183
Set 183 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: grandiloquence, miasma, beeline, umbrage, outgrowth. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
grandiloquence · noun/ˌgræn.dɪˈlɑː.kwəns/
a pompous or extravagant way of speaking or writing
The politician's grandiloquence was evident in his lengthy speeches, filled with elaborate rhetoric and lofty promises.
Synonyms: verbosity, pompousness, ostentation
Origin: derived from the Latin 'grandiloquentia', from 'grandis' meaning 'grand' and 'loqui' meaning 'to speak'
miasma · noun/maɪˈæz.mə/
a highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor
The miasma of rotting garbage hung in the air, making it difficult to breathe as we walked through the alley.
Synonyms: foulness, stench, odor
Origin: from Greek 'miasma', meaning 'pollution' or 'stain'
beeline · noun/ˈbiːlaɪn/
a direct or straight line taken to reach a destination
When the conference ended, she made a beeline for the exit to avoid the crowd.
Synonyms: direct route, straight path, shortcut
Origin: The term 'beeline' comes from the behavior of bees, particularly their straight flight to the hive or food sources, and it has been used figuratively since the 1830s.
umbrage · noun/ˈʌm.brɪdʒ/
a feeling of annoyance or displeasure caused by perceived insult or injury
She took umbrage at his rude remarks during the meeting, feeling that they were completely uncalled for.
Synonyms: offense, resentment, indignation
Origin: Late Middle English, from Old French 'ombrage', from Latin 'umbraticum' meaning 'shade' or 'shadow'
outgrowth · noun/ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/
a natural development or consequence resulting from something
The rapid increase in technology adoption is an outgrowth of the digital age we live in.
Synonyms: result, consequence, development
Origin: The word 'outgrowth' is formed by combining 'out' (meaning 'external' or 'beyond') and 'growth' (from Old English 'gruð', meaning 'growth, increase'). It has been used in English since the late 15th century.