GRE Word List

BESIEGE

to surround with armed forces

The meaning of the word besiege is to surround with armed forces.

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welterwrithe
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vieto strive for superiority : contend
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
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worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs