GRE Word List
ENCUMBER
weigh down
The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.
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|---|---|
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
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| prosperous | auspicious |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
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| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
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