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 |
|---|---|
| fester | to generate pus |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| postulate | demand |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| viable | capable of living |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| stamina | the bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |