GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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WordMeaning
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
lacerationthe act of lacerating
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
parochialof or relating to a church parish
abbreviateto make briefer
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage