GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
penetrateto pass into or through
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
skimpskimpy
sublimatesublime
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other