GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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WordMeaning
flaccidnot firm or stiff
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
compriseto be made up of
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense