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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applicationan act of applying:
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
communetalk over