GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
writsomething written : writing
guilelessinnocent
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism