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 |
|---|---|
| exude | to ooze out |
| rile | to make agitated and angry : upset |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| prude | a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum |
| hibernal | of, relating to, or occurring in winter |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |