GRE Word List
ENSCONCE
shelter
The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.
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amphibian | an amphibious organism |
smother | to kill by depriving of air |
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grudging | unwilling |
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retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
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bolt | a lightning stroke |
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