GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
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