wordmongery

noun3

1. •
   Clever writing or speaking, especially that which is superficially impressive but of very little substance.

   • The materials thus hastily collected have been hastily strung together, and sometimes with the vapid smartness and wordmongery of the magazine-contributor. — 1845
2. •
   The art of putting something into words, especially when done cleverly.

   • Though in mere wordmongery proficient, he failed to make out a case for supernaturalism. — 1870
3. •
   (no longer used) The memorization of written texts.

   • He flung away the wordmongery and rote-learning that was, and is, called education, and brought the child in contact with nature and reality. — 1839