circumlocution
[noun]
the deliberate use of unnecessary words or phrases in an attempt to avoid addressing a topic directly
to circumnavigate
[verb]
to travel all the way around something, especially the globe, by sea, air, or land
to circumscribe
[verb]
to limit the power, freedom, or activity of something to a set of boundaries
circumspect
[adjective]
very cautious before doing something to avoid potential problems or consequences
to circumvent
[verb]
to evade an obligation, question, or problem by means of excuses or dishonesty
necromancy
[noun]
the act of claiming to communicate with the spirits of the dead in order to gain knowledge about the future or unknown things
necrosis
[noun]
a type of cell death that occurs due to injury, infection, inflammation, or other forms of cellular stress
complicity
[noun]
the act of participating in a crime or wrongdoing along with another person or group
granular
[adjective]
having the shape of small particles, like the texture of a powdery substance or flour
regal
[adjective]
impressive in a way that befits royalty or those in positions of highest authority
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