GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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WordMeaning
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
culverta transverse drain
insensatelacking sense or understanding
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
reciprocateto give and take mutually
catholicroman catholic
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing