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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WordMeaning
exudeto ooze out
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
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subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly