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.

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WordMeaning
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice