GRE Word List
ENCIRCLE
surround
The meaning of the word encircle is surround.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vitriolic | causing sharp pain to the mind; caustic; corrosive; sarcastic; of vitriol; N. vitriol: sulphuric acid (which burns flesh deeply); bitterly abusive expression; caustic expression; CF. glass |
| innocuous | harmless |
| canard | unfounded false rumor; exaggerated false report |
| impudence | impertinence; insolence |
| swipe | hit with a sweeping motion; N. |
| impassioned | (of speech) filled with passion; fervent |
| meticulous | excessively careful (with great attention to detail); painstaking; scrupulous |
| absolve | pardon (an offense) |
| obligatory | binding; required; compulsory; V. oblige: constrain; make grateful; do a favor; accommodate |
| betroth | become engaged to marry |
