GRE Word List
ENCUMBER
weigh down
The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |
| terminal | leading ultimately to death : fatal |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| purported | reputed |
| fractious | tending to be troublesome : unruly |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| imbibe | drink |
| saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |