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 |
|---|---|
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |
| querulous | habitually complaining |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| annul | to declare or make legally invalid or void |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| bereavement | the state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone |