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
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)