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 |
|---|---|
| hermetic | of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. |
| doze | to sleep lightly |
| repository | a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository |
| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |