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
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
servileof or befitting a menial position