GRE Word List

CIRCUMSCRIBE

to constrict (see constrict

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

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WordMeaning
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
extrudeto force, press, or push out
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
diademcrown
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses