GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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WordMeaning
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
traverseto go or travel across or over
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
concatenatelinked together
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring