GRE Word List
CIRCUMSCRIBE
limit; confine; draw a line around
The meaning of the word circumscribe is limit; confine; draw a line around.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rail | complain bitterly; scold; rant; Ex. the weaker railing against injustices |
| contraband | illegal trade; smuggling; smuggled goods; ADJ. |
| outlaw | fugitive from the law (excluded from legal protection); V: declare (someone) to be an outlaw; deprive of the protection of the law; declare illegal; Ex. Drinking has been outlawed. |
| culvert | artificial channel for water; drain crossing under a road |
| myopic | nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia |
| pertinent | suitable; to the point; relevant |
| homage | honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to |
| gastronomy | art and science of preparing and serving good food; CF. gastronome |
| impuissance | powerlessness; feebleness |
| amity | friendship; peaceful relationship as between nations |