GRE Word List

ENVIRON

encircle

The meaning of the word environ is encircle.

Random words

WordMeaning
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
anarchyabsence of government
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret