GRE Word List

ENVIRON

encircle

The meaning of the word environ is encircle.

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WordMeaning
laudpraise
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
quicksilvermercury
cemeterya burial ground
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
sparenot being used
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality