GRE Word List
ENCUMBER
weigh down
The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bellicose | favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |
| blanch | to take the color out of |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| pedagogue | teacher |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |