GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
intermediarymediator
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bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner