Wordiyoverb
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From Latin verbum (word). Directly gives verb (the action word in grammar) and verbal (relating to words). Extended forms: verbatim (word for word), verbose (using too many words), verbiage (excessive wordiness), adverb (a word added to a verb), proverb (a word put forth — a wise saying), and reverberate (to echo — words bouncing back).
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adverb
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb
proverb
A short saying expressing a general truth or wisdom
reverberate
To echo repeatedly; to have a lasting effect
verb
A word that expresses an action, event, or state of being
verbal
Relating to or expressed in words; spoken; relating to verbs
verbatim
Word for word; in exactly the same words as the original
verbiage
Excessive or unnecessarily wordy language
verbose
Using more words than necessary; long-winded