GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence