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

WordMeaning
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
ephemerallasting a very short time
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
velocityquickness of motion : speed
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong