GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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WordMeaning
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
solicitto make petition to : entreat
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
boostto push or shove up from below
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it