GRE Word List
ENSCONCE
shelter
The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| psychiatrist | a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| vernacular | using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language |
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| extant | currently or actually existing |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| viscous | having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid |