GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
reciprocateto give and take mutually
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
inflateddistended with air or gas
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation