GRE Word List
ENVIRON
encircle
The meaning of the word environ is encircle.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wastrel | vagabond |
| nonentity | something that does not exist or exists only in the imagination |
| ballast | a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine) |
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |