GRE Word List
ENCUMBER
weigh down
The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| congruence | the quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent |
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| indisputable | not disputable : unquestionable |
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| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
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