GRE Word List

ENCIPHER

to convert (a message) into cipher

The meaning of the word encipher is to convert (a message) into cipher.

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oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
descryto catch sight of
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region