GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
perditioneternal damnation
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light