Sentence Completion

Verbiage (n.) means the use of many words without necessity.

To circumvent (v.) is to go around, bypass; to get around or avoid through cleverness or artful maneuvering; to surround, enclose, entrap.

Encomium (n.) means a formal expression of praise, a glowing tribute.

A norm (n.) is an average standard, pattern, or type.

To covet (v.) is to wish or long for; to feel immoderate desire for that which belongs to another.

Extraneous (adj.) means not vital or essential; not pertinent or relevant; coming from the outside or an outside source.

Elliptical (adj.) means characterized by extreme economy of words or style; of, relating to, or having the shape of an ellipsis.

An orifice (n.) is an opening, a hole; a perforation; a mouth or hole through which something may pass.

To gesticulate (v.) means to use gestures or make motions; express through motion, especially while speaking.