GRE Word List
ENCUMBER
weigh down
The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
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| skimp | skimpy |
| projectile | a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia |
| ignite | to set afire |
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