GRE Word List
ENVIRON
enclose; surround; N. environs: surrounding area (as of a city)
The meaning of the word environ is enclose; surround; N. environs: surrounding area (as of a city).
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regeneration | spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually |
dowse | use a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals |
subliminal | below the threshold of conscious perception; Ex. subliminal advertisement |
trajectory | path taken by a projectile; Ex. trajectory of a bullet |
forte | strong point or special talent in a person's character |
dutiful | (of people or their behavior) respectful; obedient (filled with a sense of duty) |
consternation | great shock; dismay |
variegated | (esp. of a flower or leaf) many-colored |
knack | special talent; art |
optimist | person who looks on the bright side; N. optimism |