GRE Word List

CIRCUMSCRIBE

to constrict (see constrict

The meaning of the word circumscribe is to constrict (see constrict.

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WordMeaning
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
traverseto go or travel across or over
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
brawnymuscular