GRE Word List
ENSCONCE
shelter
The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| consistency | agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| ambivalence | simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| putrescent | undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| dire | exciting horror |