GRE Word List
ENCUMBER
weigh down
The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |