GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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WordMeaning
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
rationalhaving reason or understanding
quenchput out