GRE Word List

ENCIRCLE

to form a circle around : surround

The meaning of the word encircle is to form a circle around : surround.

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WordMeaning
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home