GRE Word List

CIRCUMSCRIBE

to constrict (see constrict

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

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tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion