GRE Word List
CIRCUMVENT
to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
The meaning of the word circumvent is to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
---|---|
circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
vital | of the utmost importance |
berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |