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 |
|---|---|
| application | an act of applying: |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| inception | an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |
| bemused | marked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| commune | talk over |