Use of more words than are needed to express the meaning

The science of judging a person's character, capabilities etc. from an examination of the shape of his skull

Because of his mastery in this field, his suggestions are wide accepted .

Having had in the Foreign Service for a long time, Mr. Karim has met many prominent personalities .

No sooner he reached home than all the villagers gathered at his home to listen to his story .

I do not think I should tell you over and over again that my family are early risers.

Little that I knew of the English language , was not sufficient to make me a teacher of English .