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
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
chivalrousvaliant
immobilitynot moving : motionless
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
attireto put garments on : dress
antiquityancient times