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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| antler | one of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| congeal | to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| pliable | supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking |
| residual | remainder |
| compartment | a separate division or section |
| ponderous | of very great weight |