GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
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swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
supersedeto cause to be set aside
celerityrapidity of motion or action