GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
pursea small bag for money
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
slackento make less active : slow up
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of