GRE Word List
BESIEGE
to surround with armed forces
The meaning of the word besiege is to surround with armed forces.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| condole | grieve |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |