GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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WordMeaning
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
deifyto make a god of
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
dieto pass from physical life : expire
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution