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 |
|---|---|
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| aromatic | of, relating to, or having aroma: |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| blotch | to mark or mar with blotches |
| patriarch | one of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people |