GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
sledgesledgehammer
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation