GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

Random words

WordMeaning
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
savoryhaving savor: such as
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
tillerone that tills : cultivator
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency