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
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly