GRE Word List
ENCUMBER
weigh down
The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| capacious | containing or capable of containing a great deal |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
| disband | to break up the organization of : dissolve |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |