GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
underlyinglying beneath or below
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
encircleto form a circle around : surround
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
braggadocioempty boasting
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
civilof or relating to citizens