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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| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| anomalous | inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular |
| slither | to slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface |
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| febrile | marked or caused by fever : feverish |
| jocular | said or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |