GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
induceto move by persuasion or influence
raimentclothing
deferput off
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
frivolousof little weight or importance
puissanthaving puissance : powerful