GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
obscuredark
ebullientboiling
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing