GRE Word List

ENVIRON

encircle

The meaning of the word environ is encircle.

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shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages