GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
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recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
cemeterya burial ground
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings