GRE Word List
ENSCONCE
shelter
The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
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| wry | twist |
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |