GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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WordMeaning
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain