GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
amendto put right
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
demolitionthe act of demolishing
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert