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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WordMeaning
drasticacting rapidly or violently
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
zealota zealous person
edicta proclamation having the force of law
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
invoketo petition for help or support
parryto ward off a weapon or blow