GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

Random words

WordMeaning
guilelessinnocent
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
recuperateto get back : regain
abnegationdenial
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
ephemerallasting a very short time
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate