GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

Random words

WordMeaning
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fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
conducivetending to promote or assist
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