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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| veer | to change direction or course |
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| hysteria | a psychoneurosis marked by emotional excitability and disturbances of the psychogenic, sensory, vasomotor, and visceral (see visceral |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |