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 |
|---|---|
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| mote | a small particle : speck |
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| ambush | to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay |
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| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |
| hallowed | holy |