GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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WordMeaning
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
convolutedhaving convolutions
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
deprecateto express disapproval of
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something