GRE Word List
CIRCUMSCRIBE
to constrict (see constrict
The meaning of the word circumscribe is to constrict (see constrict.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| valedictory | of or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell |
| cataclysm | flood |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| porridge | a soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |