nevus (n) -- congenital growth or mark on the skin, such as a mole or birthmark

eschew (v) -- to avoid; shun

circumlocution (n) -- the use of unnecessarily wordy and indirect language

locution (n) -- a particular word, phrase, or expression, especially one that is used by a particular person or group

oblique (adj.) -- having a slanting or sloping direction, course, or position; inclined