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 |
|---|---|
| resolution | the act or process of resolving: such as |
| minuscule | very small |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| doldrums | a spell of listlessness or despondency |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| amoral | having or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |