GRE Word List
ENSCONCE
shelter
The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.
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| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
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| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
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| beneficent | doing or producing good |
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