GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
primethe second of the canonical hours
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action