GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

Random words

WordMeaning
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
residualremainder
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
compressto press or squeeze together
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
oligarchygovernment by the few
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
lanknot well filled out : slender
muddleto make turbid or muddy