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

WordMeaning
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
aloftat or to a great height
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
penetrateto pass into or through
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead