GRE Word List

CIRCUMSCRIBE

to constrict (see constrict

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

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WordMeaning
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
wrytwist
endueprovide
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation