GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
impoverishto make poor
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
inadvertentlyunintentional
distortto twist (see twist
secessionwithdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement
uprightperpendicular
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route