GRE Word List

ENVIRON

encircle

The meaning of the word environ is encircle.

Random words

WordMeaning
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
compressto press or squeeze together
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
bitinghaving the power to bite
swipea strong sweeping blow
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)