GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
denotationan act or process of denoting
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
sheerunqualified
consortassociate
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)