GRE Word List
ENCUMBER
weigh down
The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
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| invoke | to petition for help or support |
| attest | to affirm to be true or genuine |
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| dissection | the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected |
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