GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission