Prolix (proh-LIKS) (adj):
1. Extended to great, unnecessary, or tedious length; long and wordy; verbose.
2. (of a person) Given to speaking or writing at great or tedious length.
The author's prolix style has done nothing to encourage sales of the book.
Eschew (es-CHOO) (verb):
To abstain or keep away from; shun; avoid
We won't have discussions with this group unless they eschew violence.
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