GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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WordMeaning
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
solventable to pay all legal debts
disquietudeanxiety
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
notableworthy of note : remarkable
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary