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
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
reciprocateto give and take mutually
besiegeto surround with armed forces
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invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
licensepermission to act