GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
droopto hang or incline downward
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
padrea Christian clergyman
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
submissivesubmitting to others