GRE Word List

ENVIRON

encircle

The meaning of the word environ is encircle.

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impingeencroach
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection