GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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WordMeaning
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
poreto gaze intently
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
repastsomething taken as food : meal
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
gushto issue copiously or violently
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered