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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| forego | to go before : precede |
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| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| firebrand | a piece of burning wood |