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 |
|---|---|
| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |
| psychopathic | of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| incipient | beginning to come into being or to become apparent |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |