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 |
|---|---|
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| inimical | being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| capsize | to cause to overturn |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| cerebration | to use the mind : think |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |