GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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hauntto visit often : frequent
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
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betokento typify beforehand : presage
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
underlyinglying beneath or below