GRE Word List
ENGAGE
to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
The meaning of the word engage is to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| strew | to spread by scattering |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| primal | original |
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
