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
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government