GRE Word List

ENSCONCE

shelter

The meaning of the word ensconce is shelter.

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WordMeaning
requiteto make return for : repay
predecessorone that precedes
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
mulctfine
conducivetending to promote or assist
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar