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 |
|---|---|
| virtue | conformity to a standard of right : morality |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| imperceptible | not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |