GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

Random words

WordMeaning
capsizeto cause to overturn
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
aperturean opening or open space : hole
figmentsomething made up or contrived
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
retractto draw back or in
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
ramificationbranch