GRE Word List

CIRCUMSCRIBE

to constrict (see constrict

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

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rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity