GRE Word List

ENVIRON

encircle

The meaning of the word environ is encircle.

Random words

WordMeaning
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
patentopen to public inspection