GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution