GRE Word List

ENCUMBER

weigh down

The meaning of the word encumber is weigh down.

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WordMeaning
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
purportedreputed
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
imbibedrink
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)