GRE Word List

ENVIRON

encircle

The meaning of the word environ is encircle.

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spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
caninea conical pointed tooth
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
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lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
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