GRE Word List

ENCIRCLE

to form a circle around : surround

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

Random words

WordMeaning
pseudonyma fictitious name
submissivesubmitting to others
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
affectedartificial; pretended