GRE Word List

ENVIRON

encircle

The meaning of the word environ is encircle.

Random words

WordMeaning
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
meteto give out by measure : dole out
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
distortto twist (see twist
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant