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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illuminateto supply or brighten with light
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smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
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orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
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